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Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc Grants
Private foundation · EIN 31-1118863 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.6M
- Grants reported
- 41
- Median grant
- $7K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | $800.9K |
| 2024 | 17 | $772.4K |
Where Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE & DELAWARE COUNTY INC | MUNCIE, IN | CEP MAINTENANCE ENDOWMENT FUND; FUNDERS' FORUM SUPPORT; LAND CONSERVATION FUND | 2024 | $285K |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE & DELAWARE COUNTY INC | MUNCIE, IN | CEP MAINTENANCE ENDOWMENT FUND; FUNDERS' FORUM SUPPORT; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FUND | 2025 | $240K |
| COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS INC | MUNCIE, IN | HALF URBAN FORESTER PAYROLL; ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 | $140.1K |
| RED-TAIL LAND CONSERVANCY | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; SIGNAGE AND LAND ACQUISITIONS | 2024 | $110.5K |
| COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS INC | MUNCIE, IN | HALF URBAN FORESTER PAYROLL; ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $105.1K |
| YMCA OF MUNCIE | MUNCIE, IN | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN; LANDSCAPING | 2024 | $100K |
| MUNCIE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | MUNCIE, IN | DISCOVERY PARK EXPANSION | 2025 | $85K |
| MUNCIE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP | MUNCIE, IN | MUNCIE THREE TRAILS MUSIC SERIES; SUMMER EVENTS | 2025 | $67K |
| CARDINAL GREENWAY INC | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; TRAIL BUILDING | 2025 | $60K |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | INDIANA ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; SPRING CREEK SEEPS LAND ACQUISITION | 2024 | $52.8K |
| RED-TAIL LAND CONSERVANCY | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; RESTORING WHITE RIVER WOODS | 2025 | $51K |
| URBAN LIGHT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | MUNCIE, IN | NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING | 2025 | $47K |
| MUNCIE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP | MUNCIE, IN | MUNCIE THREE TRAILS MUSIC SERIES; FIRE UP DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION | 2024 | $45K |
| ROSS COMMUNITY CENTER | MUNCIE, IN | ROSE PARK BEAUTIFICATION | 2025 | $24K |
| EARLHAM NATURE RESERVE SYSTEM EARLHAM COLLEGE | RICHMOND, IN | KIOSKS AND SIGNS FOR TRAIL SYSTEM | 2024 | $23.3K |
| CARDINAL GREENWAY INC | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; TRAIL BUILDING | 2024 | $22K |
| HALTEMAN VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION | MUNCIE, IN | HALTEMAN PARK REVIATILIZATION | 2025 | $20K |
| ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS | MUNCIE, IN | TIMBER TO TAILWINDS PROJECT | 2025 | $13K |
| WHITELY COMMUNITY COUNCIL | MUNCIE, IN | LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR CENTENNIAL RESOURCE HUB | 2025 | $10.8K |
| MINNETRISTA CULTURAL CENTER | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL SUPPORT; ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION SUPPORT | 2025 | $7.5K |
| MINNETRISTA CULTURAL CENTER | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL SUPPORT; ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION SUPPORT | 2024 | $7K |
| ORCHESTRA INDIANA | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| CONSERVATION LAW CENTER | BLOOMINGTON, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 | $5K |
| ORCHESTRA INDIANA | MUNCIE, IN | ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 | $5K |
| STRONG CEMETERY ASSOCIATION | ALBANY, IN | TREE PLANTING | 2025 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- RICHARD M ZEIGLER
- Address
- PO BOX 1775 MUNCIE, IN, 47308
- Phone
- 3174301452
- SMZFOUNDATION55@GMAIL.COM
- Deadlines
- FEBRUARY 6 AND AUGUST 7. SEE WWW.SMZFOUNDATION.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Application materials
- COMPLETE LETTER OF INQUIRY AND GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.SMZFOUNDATION.ORG
- Restrictions
- LIMITED TO MUNCIE, DELAWARE CO., AND THE STATE OF INDIANA. HORTICULTURAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION/CELEBRATION
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.