Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation

ENCINO, CA EIN: 95-4113690

The Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Encino, California. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic giving across multiple states and communities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.0M

-1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$370K

-19.6% YoY

Grant Count

-25.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+8.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Jewish organizations
Children and youth services
Social services
Services for people who are blind

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes approximately 27 grants per year and reports being open to new applicants.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including:

California
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Maryland
Montana
Utah

Primary funding areas include major metropolitan regions such as Los Angeles, New York, and Boston.

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.2M (79%)

New York $80K (5%)

Utah $75K (5%)

Montana $50K (3%)

Massachusetts $40K (3%)

Maryland $40K (3%)

Pennsylvania $25K (2%)

States

California Massachusetts Maryland Montana New York Pennsylvania Utah

Cities

BostonBrooklandvilleChatsworthCosta MesaCulver CityEl SegundoLompocLos AngelesMissoulaNew YorkNorth HollywoodSalt Lake CitySanta MonicaSylmarTarzanaVan NuysWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of fiscal year ending November 2024):

Total assets: $6,970,807
Total revenues: $330,305
Total expenses: $371,704
Investment income and dividends: $330,305

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,970,807	$7,047,900	$7,195,698
Revenue	$330,305	$288,905	$227,147
Expenses	$371,704	$472,397	$688,290
Qualifying Distributions	$370,000	$460,000	$660,000
Net Investment Income	$330,305	$288,905	$227,147
Distributable Amount	$347,152	$367,371	$307,729

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

72 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles ($50,000), Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center ($25,000), Jewish Big Brothersbig Sisters ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A PLACE CALLED HOME LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$20,000
CAMERA BOSTON, MA	GENERAL	$10,000
CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
CHP11-99 FOUNDATION COSTA MESA, CA	GENERAL	$10,000
DIDI HIRSCH MENTAL HEALTH CENTER CULVER CITY, CA	GENERAL	$25,000
FULFILLMENT FUNDS LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
HARMONY PROJECT LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$15,000
JEWISH BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$25,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's board of directors includes:

John Ziegler MD
Richard Corleto Esq
Ronald Ziegler
David Rose

Board members serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN ZIEGLER MD	DIRECTOR	—	—
RICHARD CORLETO ESQ	DIRECTOR	1	—
RONALD ZIEGLER	DIRECTOR	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 15760 Ventura Blvd Ste 801 Encino, CA 91436-3018

Telephone: 310-828-9798

EIN: 95-4113690

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Jewish organizations • Children and youth services • Social services • Services for people who are blind

How do I apply for a grant from Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $370,000–$460,000 annually • Typical grant awards: $10,000–$50,000 • Recent grants (2024) include: • Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles: $50,000 • The Vital Ground Foundation: $25,000 • Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind: $25,000 The foundation distributes approximately 27 grants per year and reports being open to new applicants.

Where does Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including: • California • Pennsylvania • New York • Massachusetts • Maryland • Montana • Utah Primary funding areas include major metropolitan regions such as Los Angeles, New York, and Boston.

What size grants does Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation award?

In 2024, Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $370K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $347K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.