Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $47,000, all listed as general support.
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc gave $47K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New Jersey. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,000
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,350
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $473,985
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Weaver Llp 1 Penn Plaza 2800, New York, NY 10119
Phone: (212) 695-5003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sen Bright Partnership ($20K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 41% to recipients in New York. Connecticut received 4%, while Arkansas and Tennessee each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sen Bright Partnership Sea Bright, NJ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Asian Women Giving Circle New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Archipelago Books Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Bishop Loughlin Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Abilis Community Foundation Stamford, CT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Judd Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Saint Francis of Assisi Church New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Foundation Fort Hancock, NJ | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $473,985 | $69,772 | $61,747 | $47,000 | 20 | $47,942 | $55,967 | $68,167 |
| 2023 | $465,960 | $60,613 | $66,700 | $52,500 | 25 | $53,475 | $47,388 | $57,917 |
| 2022 | $472,047 | $38,428 | $79,027 | $62,000 | 29 | $62,000 | $21,401 | $59,368 |
| 2021 | $512,646 | $111,750 | $74,224 | $60,500 | 25 | $60,500 | $98,026 | $63,176 |
| 2020 | $475,120 | $63,800 | $46,567 | $36,000 | 21 | — | $53,233 | $49,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include publishing translated world literature (Archipelago Books), supporting services for people with disabilities in Fairfield County (Abilis Community Foundation), providing a liberal education (Vassar College), preserving and sharing Donald Judd’s artistic legacy (Judd Foundation), and conserving marine life and habitat (American Littoral Society).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $47,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to Sen Bright Partnership; $5,000 each to Asian Women Giving Circle and Archipelago Books; and $2,000 each to Bishop Loughlin, Vassar College, and Abilis Community Foundation. The filing lists the grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists F Peter von Ziegesar as treasurer, secretary, and director, and Elizabeth von Ziegesar as president and director.
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Von Ziegesar, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Von Ziegesar
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Peter Von Ziegesar
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc
How much does Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc give each year?
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc gave $47K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 25 grants.
What is Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,350, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc give grants?
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Highlands, NJ (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sen Bright Partnership ($20,000), Asian Women Giving Circle ($5,000) and Archipelago Books ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc?
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc reported $474K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3615178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lothar Von Ziegesar Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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