Zeigler Family Foundation
Zeigler Family Foundation (ZFF) is a 501(c)(3) private foundation established in November 2012 by founders Terry and JoAnn Zeigler. Based in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, the foundation operates with a small staff and focuses on enhancing education and supporting agencies addressing crisis-oriented problems.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$866K
+375.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+353.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ZFF is primarily focused on:
- Education: Scholarships, professional development programs, and financial literacy improvements
- Human Services: Financial support to agencies addressing short-term and crisis-oriented problems faced by their clientele
The foundation's grant programs include general donations, operations support, scholarships, fundraiser sponsorships, and specialized initiatives such as the Zeigler Missions Fund.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$50–$1,505,613
Average Grant
amount: $111,600
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024
- Total assets: $14,726,586
- Total revenues: $2,389,967
- Total expenses: $954,550
- Giving rate: 6.9%
- Number of employees: 1
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- JoAnn Zeigler: President/Secretary (5 hours per week)
- Terry Zeigler: Vice-President/Treasurer (5 hours per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN ZEIGLER | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| TERRY ZEIGLER | VICE-PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 600 Freeman School Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Phone: (267) 993-5140
Website: https://www.zeiglerff.org/
Prospective grantees can contact the foundation through their website contact form.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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