Ziegler Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ziegler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brookfield, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $515,700 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$515,700
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $691,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $967,500 | 41 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $691,000 | 40 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $515,700 | 37 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
Ziegler Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ziegler Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 18 | $270,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $118,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $61,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $11,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support & riviera beach literacy project | $110,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Honors college | $100,000 |
| The University of Chicago | General operating support | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Psychology department | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Great charity challenge | $20,000 |
| Meta House Inc | Project horizon capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | General operating support | $20,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee repertory theater | $20,000 |
| Duke University | Bass connection fund | $10,000 |
| Manna Scholarship Fund Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Usga Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Chenequa Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Charles E Kubly Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wsga Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Tall Pines Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| A Place Called Home | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Golden Civic Foundation Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | We care fund | $2,000 |
| The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Walk to end alzheimer's | $1,000 |
| Kids Cancer Foundation Inc | Annual golf tournament | $1,000 |
| Lifestriders Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Urban Stables Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pine Lake Sailing School Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Uset Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Music Maker Relief Foundation Inc | General operating support | $500 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | General operating support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Carlene M Ziegler
- Andrew A Ziegler
- Caitlin B Ziegler
- Rebecca L Himmelspach
Questions people ask
Does Ziegler Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ziegler Family Foundation Inc give?
$515,700 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ziegler Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carlene M Ziegler (President/Secretary/Director), Andrew A Ziegler (Vice President/Director), Caitlin B Ziegler (Vice President/Director) and Rebecca L Himmelspach (Treasurer/Assistant Secretary).
What does Ziegler Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.