The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation is a private foundation based in Massillon, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 42 grants totaling $209,000, all to recipients in Ohio.
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation gave $209K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $209,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- Average grant
- $4,976
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $461,079
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Courtney Ziegler
Mailing address: 4150 Millennium Boulevard Se, Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 834-3332
Email: cziegler@zieglertire.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Catholic High School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 177% 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
In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Catholic High School Canton, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Pathway Caring for Children Canton, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Stark Library Canton, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Akron Canton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | General | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Massillon Massillon, OH | General | $7,500 |
| Refuge of Hope Ministries Canton, OH | General | $7,500 |
| G Robinson Massillon, OH | College Scholarship | $6,000 |
| M Ohler Massillon, OH | College Scholarship | $6,000 |
| B Ohler Massillon, OH | College Scholarship | $6,000 |
| V Seymour Massillon, OH | College Scholarship | $6,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation?
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 | $461,079 | $66,554 | $216,499 | $209,000 | 42 | $209,000 | $59,655 | $117,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools, libraries, food assistance, youth and family services, and college scholarships. These examples describe grantees’ work, not a stated foundation focus: Pathway Caring for Children says it helps children and families through foster care, adoption, and mental health services; Refuge of Hope Ministries says it provides meals, emergency shelter, and support for homeless men; and CommQuest Services says it provides mental health, addiction recovery, and social support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $209,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $10,000 each to Central Catholic High School, Pathway Caring for Children, and Stark Library; and $7,500 each to Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, Boys and Girls Club of Massillon, and Refuge of Hope Ministries. The filing also lists $6,000 college scholarships to G Robinson, M Ohler, B Ohler, V Seymour, K Hamilton, and M Caruso.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Courtney Ziegler as the contact and requests the applicant’s name, address, and contact information; family information, including annual income and siblings; education history, including schools attended, class rankings, and extracurricular activities; estimated costs of further education; and character references. The filing lists restrictions for employees and children of employees of Ziegler Tire & Supply Co and the Ziegler Oil Co.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Courtney Ziegler, Taylor Ziegler, and Nathan Clements as trustees.
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Courtney Ziegler
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Clements
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Ziegler
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation
How much does The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation give each year?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation gave $209K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,976, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation give grants?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Massillon, OH (30 grants), Canton, OH (9 grants) and Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (29 grants).
Who are The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Catholic High School ($10,000), Pathway Caring for Children ($10,000) and Stark Library ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation reported $461K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for schools, libraries, food assistance, youth and family services, and college scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's EIN?
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1381823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
Other open foundation grants in Ohio
Ohio Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Albert W & Edith V Flowers Charitable
Columbus, OH
The Columbus-based foundation’s filings show grants to charitable organizations in Ohio, including general operating support, but do not state specific funding priorities. Its last reported grant was $10,029 in 2024, and it stated that it accepted no unsolicited requests; its final return indicates it has wound down grantmaking.
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton
Cleveland, OH
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton funds health, education, and social-service programs addressing poverty and serving poor and underserved people, primarily in Stark County, Ohio. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,200 to $375,000, with a median of about $24,000; it also offers Good Samaritan grants up to $10,000 and capacity-building grants up to $15,000. It accepts unsolicited online letters of inquiry for Responsive and Good Samaritan grants.
Assets
$89.6M
Grants
46
Total Given
$3.2M
Hoover Foundation Income Account
Columbus, OH
The Hoover Foundation Income Account primarily funds public-supported community funds, hospitals and health agencies, colleges, and community organizations, with most grants going to Ohio. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $315,000, with a median of $25,000. It accepts requests by letter stating the amount and purpose; it does not fund individuals.
Assets
$38.8M
Grants
66
Total Given
$3.5M
Ada C Rank & Helen J Rank Charitable
Brooklyn, OH
The foundation funds a range of organizations, including colleges, food banks, arts groups, and child- and family-serving organizations; its 2025 grants went mainly to Ohio recipients. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,758, with a median of $5,000. Its 2023 filing says applicants may submit a letter describing the purpose and amount requested, and no deadline is in place.
Assets
$2.4M
Grants
20
Total Given
$147K
Timken Foundation of Canton
Canton, OH
The Timken Foundation of Canton makes capital grants for charitable and educational projects, including arts, higher education, housing, social services, and community facilities; most 2025 funding went to Ohio, with awards also reaching other states and India. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,026 to $2.5 million, with a median of $65,000. It accepts submissions without a required form or deadline; contact Robert R. Timken and include proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Assets
$145.2M
Grants
111
Total Given
$19.5M
Henry & Louise Timken Foundation
Canton, OH
The Henry & Louise Timken Foundation supports general operating needs across education, history, hunger relief, arts, higher education, and community services, primarily in Ohio, with occasional funding in Michigan. In 2024, it made 10 grants ranging from $10,000 to $107,222, with a median of $20,000. No application process or instructions are stated.
Assets
$11.2M
Grants
10
Total Given
$272K
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-herbert-c-ziegler-foundation-morg_fef4c0bfec6440e2b31c234a650cdf39
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_341381823_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-herbert-c-ziegler-foundation-morg_fef4c0bfec6440e2b31c234a650cdf39},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-20. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Herbert C Ziegler Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?