Ziegler Family Foundation Inc
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
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
States
Cities
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
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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
219 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
- 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
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLENE M ZIEGLER | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREW A ZIEGLER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CAITLIN B ZIEGLER | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| REBECCA L HIMMELSPACH | TREASURER/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 CampaignSupport for educational institutions and scholarship programs
Establishment of endowed scholarship funds in partnership with community organizations
Cedar Community Establishes Carl Ziegler Endowed Scholarship Fund - CHHSMSubject 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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