Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation
The Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Drake University and Charitable Gift America Inc.
Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,692,463
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $558,746
- +118.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $505,524
- +145.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $56,168
- -97.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3131 Fleur Dr 903, Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: (515) 240-3665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 45 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2024 grantees were based in Des Moines, Iowa, and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation gives
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 894% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | General Support | $1,321,855 |
| Iniversity of Oklahoma Norman, OK | General Support | $223,922 |
| Charitable Gift America Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General Support | $200,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | General Support | $148,012 |
| University of Oklahoma Norman, OK | General Support | $137,360 |
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | The Drake Fund | $96,128 |
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | Robert and Billie RAE Center Restricted Fund | $50,000 |
| Barrows Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Ivy Brain Tumor Center | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,692,463 | $558,746 | $56,168 | — | — | — | $505,524 | $246,988 |
| 2024 | $4,189,885 | $255,665 | $2,239,460 | $2,187,277 | 8 | $2,187,277 | $206,343 | $244,563 |
| 2023 | $5,977,972 | $-215,514 | $1,394,487 | $1,352,444 | 11 | $1,352,444 | $82,860 | $331,861 |
| 2022 | $8,874,268 | $135,134 | $1,049,394 | $1,004,000 | 10 | $1,004,000 | $109,561 | $378,311 |
| 2021 | $9,788,528 | $869,189 | $1,016,112 | $1,008,400 | 16 | $1,008,400 | $863,479 | $448,648 |
| 2020 | $9,935,451 | $488,669 | $2,002,050 | $1,987,934 | 13 | — | $488,649 | $418,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $247K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grantees include a university and a charitable organization. Drake University describes its mission as preparing students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship through collaborative learning and the integration of liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. Charitable Gift America Inc. describes its purpose as serving charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $2,187,277 in grants across 8 grants, an average of about $273,410 per grant. Reported awards included $1,321,855, $96,128, and $50,000 to Drake University, and $200,000 to Charitable Gift America Inc. The foundation’s 2025 filing reports 0 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Glazer Burt as President and Alona Kost as Treasurer.
Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation is led by Susan Glazer Burt, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Glazer Burt
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alona Kost
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Ziegler (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Ellen G. Ziegler (2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation
How large is Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation?
Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $559K.
What does Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2024 grantees include a university and a charitable organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation make grants?
The reported 2024 grantees were based in Des Moines, Iowa, and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
How much is Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $247K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation's EIN?
Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1258465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ellen Glazer Ziegler Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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