Zeigler Family Foundation
Zeigler Family Foundation (ZFF) is a private foundation based in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, established in November 2012 by Terry and JoAnn Zeigler. It supports education initiatives—including scholarships, professional development, and financial literacy—and organizations addressing short-term and crisis-oriented needs.
Zeigler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zeigler Family Foundation gave $576K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $576,475
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,203
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,561,350
- +12.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zeigler Family Foundation
- 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: 600 Freeman School Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Phone: (267) 993-5140
Website: https://zeiglerff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zeigler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($251K). Together the top 10 received $554K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 99 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 44% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Florida. North Carolina accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zeigler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 50% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $2.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Harrisburg Veterans Village - Workforce Development Space | $251,149 |
| Pa Masonic Youth Foundation Elizabethtown, PA | John R. Hoffecker Vocational and Trade Scholarship | $120,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA Philadelphia, PA | Ja Finance Park Simulation Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation Lansdale, PA | Circle of Hope Sponsorship ($25,000)HOUSEWARMING Event Sponsorship ($20,000) | $45,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education Erie, PA | Scholarships (42 Students) | $29,190 |
| Quakertown Cares Quakertown, PA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Pillars of Light and Love Trappe, PA | So Much to Give Cafe | $15,200 |
| Philadelphia Financial Scholars Philadelphia, PA | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Bean Bag Food Program Soudertown, PA | General Donation ($1000)FOOD Crawl Event Sponsorship ($7740) | $8,740 |
| First Presbyterian Church Pottstown, PA | Zeigler Missions Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,561,350 | $2,471,688 | $671,370 | $576,475 | 22 | $667,343 | $318,392 | $1,342,446 |
| 2024 | $14,726,586 | $2,389,967 | $954,550 | $865,556 | 22 | $950,373 | $278,177 | $1,104,429 |
| 2023 | $12,788,669 | $2,100,615 | $265,495 | $182,171 | 21 | $262,321 | $265,971 | $798,902 |
| 2022 | $10,971,257 | $1,980,599 | $2,200,763 | $2,120,900 | 19 | $2,196,976 | $231,250 | $667,262 |
| 2021 | $10,556,119 | $2,135,286 | $289,076 | $210,525 | 15 | $286,670 | $235,068 | $678,857 |
| 2020 | $8,727,850 | $1,937,250 | $177,331 | $106,967 | 14 | — | $196,130 | $452,612 |
| 2019 | $6,967,931 | $1,707,075 | $220,114 | $135,846 | 12 | — | $153,725 | $336,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zeigler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
ZFF says it is primarily focused on enhancing education through scholarships, professional development programs, and financial literacy improvements, while providing financial support to agencies addressing short-term and crisis-oriented problems.
Its education-related support includes financial literacy programming and student scholarships. In 2025, grants included support for a vocational and trade scholarship, a JA Finance Park simulation scholarship, and scholarships for students attending Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week. ZFF also describes professional development partnerships involving youth leadership and internships, medical simulation training, and career-related support.
Its crisis-assistance partners include organizations providing food, material assistance, and other support. For example, Mitzvah Circle Foundation describes its mission as supporting individuals and families during crises including poverty, homelessness, and serious illness. The Bean Bag Food Program, which received a 2025 grant, provides weekly food bags to children and families in need, according to the foundation’s description of the program.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions in areas including youth well-being and education. Pillars of Light and Love says it empowers youth and adults, including people with special needs, to reduce stress and address challenges such as anxiety, depression, and bullying. Worthwhile Wear says it provides comprehensive care—including housing, employment, and counseling—to women affected by human trafficking. The Foundation for Pottstown Education says it supports educational opportunities for students and teachers in the Pottstown School District.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ZFF reported 22 grants totaling $576,475. Grants ranged from $75 to $251,149, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $251,149 to Tunnels to Towers Foundation for a Harrisburg veterans village workforce development space. Other large grants included $120,000 to PA Masonic Youth Foundation for a vocational and trade scholarship, $50,000 to Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA for a JA Finance Park simulation scholarship, and $45,000 to Mitzvah Circle Foundation for sponsorships.
Additional 2025 grants included $29,190 to Foundation for Free Enterprise Education for scholarships for 42 students, $20,000 to Quakertown Cares for operations, and $15,200 to Pillars of Light and Love for So Much to Give Cafe. ZFF also reported grants for general donations, event sponsorships, and its Zeigler Missions Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JoAnn Zeigler as president/secretary and Terry Zeigler as vice-president/treasurer.
Zeigler Family Foundation is led by Joann Zeigler, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joann Zeigler
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Zeigler
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Zeigler Family Foundation
How much does Zeigler Family Foundation give each year?
Zeigler Family Foundation gave $576K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $866K across 22 grants.
What is Zeigler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Zeigler Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,203, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zeigler Family Foundation that year got $41K on average.
Where does Zeigler Family Foundation give grants?
Zeigler Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Pottstown, PA (2 grants) and Harleysville, PA (2 grants).
Does Zeigler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Zeigler Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser" (3 grants).
Who are Zeigler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Zeigler Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($251,149), Pa Masonic Youth Foundation ($120,000) and Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zeigler Family Foundation?
Zeigler Family Foundation reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $667K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 Zeigler Family Foundation fund?
ZFF says it is primarily focused on enhancing education through scholarships, professional development programs, and financial literacy improvements, while providing financial support to agencies addressing short-term and crisis-oriented problems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zeigler Family Foundation?
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 Zeigler Family Foundation's EIN?
Zeigler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1441975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Zeigler Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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