E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind
Historical FunderGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 13-6086195 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9.9M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$3,300,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000,000 and $3,639,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | E MATILDA ZIEGLER FOUNDATION FOR TH |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 THORNDAL CIRCLE, DARIEN CT 06820 |
| Phone | 2036568000 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSAL AS TO NEED AND USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | PRIOR TO JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | PROGRAMS FOR THE AMELIORATION OF THE BLIND |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Action Fund for Blind | Baltimore, MD | Research "A murine model to investigate vitreous aging"researcj "A murine model to investigate vitreous aging"to care, maintenance, or… | $3,639,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Valley Stream, NY | To care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness | $3,300,000 |
| The Connecticut Institute for the Blind | Hartford, CT | To care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness | $3,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,939,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,444,828 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349101360
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6086195
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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