Ziegler Family Foundation Inc

BROOKFIELD, WI EIN: 47-2563684
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Ziegler Family Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The foundation was established in December 2015 and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$691K

-28.6% YoY

Grant Count

40

-2.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

-26.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

  • Education — including elementary and secondary schools, STEM education, and science teacher support
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

The foundation also supports causes including churches, student clubs, food pantries, animal shelters, private schools, and youth development organizations.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$500 to $1,000,000

Average Grant

amount: $24,744

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across 19 states, with notable giving in:

  • Wisconsin (primary focus, including Milwaukee area)
  • Florida
  • New York
  • California
  • Texas
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Kentucky
  • New Jersey
  • Ohio

Grant Distribution by State

20states
+12 more states

States

ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMissouriNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioSouth CarolinaVirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Cities

BALTIMOREBOYDSCHICAGOCINCINNATIDENVERDURHAMELMSFORDFOXBOROGLADSTONEGOLDENHARTLANDHILLSBOROUGHHUBERTUSJACKSONVILLE BEACHJOHNS ISLANDJUPITERKANSAS CITYKIAWAH ISLANDLANDERLAWRENCEVILLE

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total assets: $11,936,764
  • Total giving: $971,511
  • Total revenue: $198,005
  • Total expenses: $971,511
  • Total liabilities: $0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$397K$794K$1M$2M50 grants202043 grants202145 grants202241 grants202340 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

LOST TREE VILLAGE CHARIT…$200KUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN …$100KUWM FOUNDATION INC$100KFROEDTERT HOSPITAL FOUND…$50KUNITED WAY OF GREATER MI…$25KMETA HOUSE INC$20KNOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MIL…$20KTHE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO$20KUNITED PERFORMING ARTS F…$20KGOLF FORE AFRICA INC$16K

Grant Size Distribution

219 grants across all recorded years

193<$50K15$50–100K9$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc ($200,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($100,000), Uwm Foundation Inc ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
A PLACE CALLED HOME LOS ANGELES, CACHARITABLE$2,000
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, ILCHARITABLE$5,500
CHENEQUA FOUNDATION HARTLAND, WICHARITABLE$5,000
DUKE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NCCHARITABLE$10,000
EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION INC WELLINGTON, FLCHARITABLE$5,000
FROEDTERT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INC MILWAUKEE, WICHARITABLE$50,000
GOLDEN CIVIC FOUNDATION INC GOLDEN, COCHARITABLE$2,000
GOLF FORE AFRICA INC SCOTTSDALE, AZCHARITABLE$16,000
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC JUPITER, FLCHARITABLE$5,000
KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION INC WELLINGTON, FLCHARITABLE$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Carlene M Ziegler — President/Secretary/Director
  • Andrew A Ziegler — Vice President/Director
  • Caitlin B Ziegler — Vice President/Director
  • Rebecca L Himmelspach — Treasurer/Assistant Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CARLENE M ZIEGLERPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR——
ANDREW A ZIEGLERVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR——
CAITLIN B ZIEGLERVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR——
REBECCA L HIMMELSPACHTREASURER/ASSISTANT SECRETARY——

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported transformational gifts and capital campaigns, including:

Investment in healthcare infrastructure through the "Building for a Healthier Tomorrow Campaign"

Zeigler Family Foundation Invests in Building for a Healthier Tomorrow Campaign

Support for educational institutions and scholarship programs

Establishment of endowed scholarship funds in partnership with community organizations

Cedar Community Establishes Carl Ziegler Endowed Scholarship Fund - CHHSM

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ziegler Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • **Education** — including elementary and secondary schools, STEM education, and science teacher support • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** • **Human Services** The foundation also supports causes including churches, student clubs, food pantries, animal shelters, private schools, and youth development organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Ziegler Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $500 to $1,000,000 • Average grant amount: $24,744 • Median grant amount: $24,744 • Giving rate: 7.9% of assets **Recent Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $971,511 • Total grants awarded: 57 recipients in 2023 • Total historical recipients: 84 organizations across multiple years • Grant program type: General Purpose/Charitable

Where does Ziegler Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across 19 states, with notable giving in: • Wisconsin (primary focus, including Milwaukee area) • Florida • New York • California • Texas • Illinois • Maryland • Kentucky • New Jersey • Ohio

What size grants does Ziegler Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Ziegler Family Foundation Inc awarded 40 grants totaling $691K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Ziegler Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Ziegler Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2563684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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