Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler
The Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation established in 1984 and based in Muncie, Indiana. The foundation operates with a single staff member and focuses on improving quality of life through strategic philanthropic investments in the local and state community.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.0M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$772K
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
17
-19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+40.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for citizens of Muncie, Delaware County, and the State of Indiana primarily through:
- Development and funding of projects that enhance, conserve, and appreciate the natural and horticultural beauty of public spaces
- Development and funding of celebrations, festivals, cultural events, and historical exhibits and landmarks that promote community pride
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Horticultural conservation and development
- Recreational facilities
- Historical preservation
- Community and school gardens
- Environmental education
- Arts, culture, and humanities
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects in Indiana and Virginia, with particular emphasis on Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $12,015,005
- Total revenues: $765,472
- Total expenses: $1,026,556
- Total liabilities: $1,000
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $12.3M
- Revenue: $943,000
- Expenses: $912,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,015,005 | $12,277,089 | $12,256,536 |
| Revenue | $765,472 | $943,370 | $1,235,957 |
| Expenses | $1,026,556 | $912,134 | $977,575 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $869,233 | $766,402 | $815,912 |
| Net Investment Income | $627,480 | $818,713 | $1,099,314 |
| Distributable Amount | $862,670 | $775,575 | $806,654 |
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
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD M ZEIGLER | PRESIDENT | 37 | $130,400 |
| STEFAN S ANDERSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN E WORTHEN | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MARLA K TEMPLETON | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| JEANNE D ZEIGLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER MEARNS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JON MOLL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MALCOLM CAIRNS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL GALLIHER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: smzfoundation.org
- Phone: 317-430-1452
- Address: PO Box 1775, Muncie, IN 47308-1775
- Office Location: 420 S High St, Muncie, IN 47305 (The CO:LAB at The Lofts)
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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