Zeigler Family Foundation logo

Zeigler Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Schwenksville, PA EIN: 46-1441975 Website

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.

Key facts about Zeigler Family Foundation

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.

EIN
46-1441975
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$576,475
Grants made (2025)
22
Average grant
$26,203
Median grant
$5,000
New grantees (estimate)
19% first-time grantees (4 of 21, 2025)
Total assets
$16,561,350
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.6M

+12.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$576K

-33.4% YoY

Grant Count

22

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

-33.4% YoY

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.

Is Zeigler Family Foundation open to new grantees?

19%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 21 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. 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.

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.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Zeigler Family Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

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

7states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

HarleysvillePottstownBloomsburgQuakertownTrumbauersvilleDunedinClearwaterNorristownWayneLansdaleRaleighSoudertownWashingtonCharlottePhiladelphiaStaten IslandTampaTelfordCollegevilleElizabethtown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M12 grants2019 14 grants2020 15 grants2021 19 grants2022 21 grants2023 22 grants2024 22 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2020) to $2.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $576K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Tunnels to Towers Foundation: $251KTunnels to Towers Foundation$251KPa Masonic Youth Foundation: $120KPa Masonic Youth Foundation$120KJunior Achievement of Southeastern PA: $50KJunior Achievement ofSoutheastern PA$50KMitzvah Circle Foundation: $45KMitzvah Circle Foundation$45KFoundation for Free Enterprise Education: $29KFoundation for Free EnterpriseEducation$29KQuakertown Cares: $20KQuakertown Cares$20KPillars of Light and Love: $15KPillars of Light and Love$15KPhiladelphia Financial Scholars: $10KPhiladelphia FinancialScholars$10KBean Bag Food Program: $9KBean Bag Food Program$9KFirst Presbyterian Church: $5KFirst Presbyterian Church$5K

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

87<$50K2$50–100K6$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 99 (88%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYHarrisburg Veterans Village - Workforce Development Space$251,149
Pa Masonic Youth Foundation Elizabethtown, PAJohn R. Hoffecker Vocational and Trade Scholarship$120,000
Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA Philadelphia, PAJa Finance Park Simulation Scholarship$50,000
Mitzvah Circle Foundation Lansdale, PACircle of Hope Sponsorship ($25,000)HOUSEWARMING Event Sponsorship ($20,000)$45,000
Foundation for Free Enterprise Education Erie, PAScholarships (42 Students)$29,190
Quakertown Cares Quakertown, PAOperations$20,000
Pillars of Light and Love Trappe, PASo Much to Give Cafe$15,200
Philadelphia Financial Scholars Philadelphia, PAGeneral Donation$10,000
Bean Bag Food Program Soudertown, PAGeneral Donation ($1000)FOOD Crawl Event Sponsorship ($7740)$8,740
First Presbyterian Church Pottstown, PAZeigler Missions Fund$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2025 $16,561,350 $2,471,688 $671,370 $576,475 22
2024 $14,726,586 $2,389,967 $954,550 $865,556 22
2023 $12,788,669 $2,100,615 $265,495 $182,171 21
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$16,561,350$14,726,586$12,788,669
Revenue$2,471,688$2,389,967$2,100,615
Expenses$671,370$954,550$265,495
Qualifying Distributions$667,343$950,373$262,321
Net Investment Income$318,392$278,177$265,971
Distributable Amount$1,342,446$1,104,429$798,902

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
  8. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 600 Freeman School Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Phone: (267) 993-5140
Website: https://zeiglerff.org

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Zeigler Family Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Zeigler Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders that support many of the same organizations

Kistler Tiffany Foundation

Berwyn, PA

Provide support for children and adults who are mentally, socially or physically deprived through no fault of their own.

Health

Assets

—

Grants

1

Total Given

$31K

Montgomery County Foundation Inc

Blue Bell, PA

The Montgomery County Foundation supports nonprofit operating needs and community programs in areas such as education, health, human services, culture, homelessness, and employment services for adults with disabilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $44,500, with a median of $10,000; it primarily funds organizations serving Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and invites organizations to submit an introduction form through its grant portal.

Public, Societal Benefit

Assets

$8.4M

Grants

12

Total Given

$160K

Aetna Foundation Inc

Hartford, CT

Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.

Assets

—

Grants

65

Total Given

$7.2M

Itterly Family Foundation

Harleysville, PA

Assets

$2K

Grants

4

Total Given

$4K

VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn

Lansdale, PA

The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn funds nonprofit health and human services, including health-care access, basic needs, collaboration, and capacity building, prioritizing residents of the North Penn, Souderton, and Wissahickon school districts and Worcester Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Recent grants ranged from $1,500 to $140,000, with a median of $7,500; listed spring grants offer up to $15,000 or $20,000, depending on the program. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online grant portal.

Assets

$14.6M

Grants

44

Total Given

$641K

New Britain Charitable Foundation Inc

Chalfont, PA

Assets

$10K

Grants

8

Total Given

$28K

Suburban Development Council Inc

Collegeville, PA

Suburban Development Council supports economic growth and community needs, with recent grants benefiting housing and heating assistance, food and emergency services, medical transportation, education, and health programs. Its 2026 grants ranged from $10,000 to $225,000, with a median of $30,000, and went primarily to Pennsylvania organizations, with some funding in Florida. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$11.5M

Grants

17

Total Given

$903K

W W Smith Charitable Trust

Saint Louis, MO

The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust funds basic-needs services, undergraduate scholarships, maritime education, and basic medical research in heart disease, cancer, and AIDS, mainly in five Greater Philadelphia counties and Camden, New Jersey. Its 2025 grants had a median of $35,000; typical Basic Needs grants are $10,000–$40,000 and Medical Research awards are $100,000–$125,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$243.2M

Grants

251

Total Given

$12.1M

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation

Pottstown, PA

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation funds nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and collaborative initiatives focused on education, health, and economic opportunity in a 10-mile area around Pottstown, spanning parts of Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties in Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $290 to $200,000, with a median of $12,790; it offers two competitive grant cycles annually. The profile describes an application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$77.4M

Grants

107

Total Given

$3.0M

The Daniel B

Conshohocken, PA

The Daniel B and made grants to organizations working in areas including housing, science education, food distribution, and community development, though it has no stated formal funding priorities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $29,750; 76% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$207.0M

Grants

118

Total Given

$8.1M

Justamere Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Justamere Foundation supports programs that remove barriers to self-sufficiency, with a focus on trade education, veterans, childhood literacy, and arts education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000, and primarily supported Pennsylvania, especially counties around Philadelphia. It provides an online grant application and recommends contacting the foundation before applying; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$22.0M

Grants

136

Total Given

$4.4M

The Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Foundation supports economic mobility and vulnerable residents in Greater Philadelphia, with funding also available through specific arts, culture, and other initiatives. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,500, though awards varied widely; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$704.6M

Grants

715

Total Given

$39.1M

More Funders in Pennsylvania

Zeigler Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?