The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports 56 grants totaling $442,000 to charitable organizations.
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret at a glance
In short: The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret gave $442K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Alabama. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $442,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,893
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $7,056,646
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (30% 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 The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret
- 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: 110 Office Park Dr Suite 100 100, Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone: (205) 323-5440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($92K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 343 grants of 348 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Alabama (30%), Georgia (27%), North Carolina (24%), Tennessee (9%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 55 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $49K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $311K (2020) to $442K (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Contribution | $92,000 |
| Charityvest Inc Atlanta, GA | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| King's Ranch Chelsea, AL | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Nations Ministry Center Nashville, TN | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| The True Vine Foundation Eutaw, AL | General Contribution | $12,000 |
| World Medical Mission Boone, NC | General Contribution | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Legacy Ministries Dadeville, AL | General Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,056,646 | $323,808 | $539,750 | $442,000 | 56 | $442,000 | $226,058 | $418,048 |
| 2023 | $7,152,952 | $9,130 | $503,165 | $442,000 | 73 | $442,000 | $137,371 | $390,381 |
| 2022 | $7,646,987 | $-41,596 | $495,629 | $431,000 | 68 | $431,000 | $68,745 | $403,939 |
| 2021 | $7,825,937 | $673,616 | $469,236 | $420,000 | 76 | $420,000 | $624,380 | $431,502 |
| 2020 | $6,653,529 | $320,907 | $379,170 | $311,000 | 75 | — | $252,737 | $348,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret reported a distributable amount of $418K 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 grantees describe a range of activities: Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine; Nations Ministry Center says it helps refugee families through youth programs, elder services, and immigration services; and Preston Taylor Ministries says it provides mentoring and after-school programming for at-risk youth.
Other grantees describe work in education and literacy. Cornerstone Schools of Alabama says it offers education, fine arts, and faith-based character development to children in impoverished Birmingham neighborhoods. Better Basics says it provides reading and math instruction and resources to address illiteracy among children in central Alabama.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $442,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $92,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Among the largest reported grants were $92,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; $40,000 each to Charityvest Inc and National Christian Foundation; $15,000 each to King’s Ranch and Nations Ministry Center; and $12,000 to The True Vine Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas W Shook, William W Brooke, H Evan Zeiger, Douglas S Zeiger, and Ashley Zeiger as directors.
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Zeiger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas S. Zeiger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas W. Shook
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Evan Zeiger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William W. Brooke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 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 The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret
How much does The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret give each year?
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret gave $442K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $442K across 73 grants.
What is The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's typical grant size?
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,893, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret that year got $49K on average.
Where does The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret give grants?
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's top state is Alabama, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (27%) and North Carolina (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (19 grants), Nashville, TN (6 grants), Boone, NC (2 grants) and Alpharetta, GA (2 grants).
Does The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's largest grantees?
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($92,000), National Christian Foundation ($80,000 across 2 grants) and Charityvest Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret?
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $418K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret?
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 The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's EIN?
The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1018104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The H Evan Zeiger Jr & Margaret 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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