Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMuncie, Indiana · EIN 31-1118863 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $47,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD M ZEIGLER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1775, MUNCIE IN 47308 |
| Phone | 3174301452 |
| SMZFOUNDATION55@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE LETTER OF INQUIRY AND GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.SMZFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 6 AND AUGUST 7. SEE WWW.SMZFOUNDATION.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO MUNCIE, DELAWARE CO., AND THE STATE OF INDIANA. HORTICULTURAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION/CELEBRATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | Muncie, IN | Cep maintenance endowment fund; funders' forum support; environmental impact fund | $240,000 |
| Community Enhancement Projects Inc | Muncie, IN | Half urban forester payroll; annual operating support | $140,100 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | Muncie, IN | Discovery park expansion | $85,000 |
| Muncie Downtown Development Partnership | Muncie, IN | Muncie three trails music series; summer events | $67,000 |
| Cardinal Greenway Inc | Muncie, IN | Annual operating support; trail building | $60,000 |
| Red-Tail Land Conservancy | Muncie, IN | Annual operating support; restoring white river woods | $51,000 |
| Urban Light Community Development | Muncie, IN | Neighborhood engagement programming | $47,000 |
| Ross Community Center | Muncie, IN | Rose park beautification | $24,000 |
| Halteman Village Neighborhood Association | Muncie, IN | Halteman park reviatilization | $20,000 |
| Academy of Model Aeronautics | Muncie, IN | Timber to tailwinds project | $13,000 |
| Whitely Community Council | Muncie, IN | Landscape design for centennial resource hub | $10,765 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Center | Muncie, IN | Annual support; arbor day celebration support | $7,500 |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Indiana | Muncie, IN | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Strong Cemetery Association | Albany, IN | Tree planting | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Indiana annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Earlham Nature Reserve System Earlham College | Richmond, IN | Prairie expansion | $3,186 |
| Delaware County Historical Society | Muncie, IN | Annual operating support | $2,500 |
| Muncie-Delaware Clean & Beautiful | Muncie, IN | Annual operating support | $2,000 |
| 8Twelve Coalition | Muncie, IN | Walnut street planter program | $2,000 |
| Muncie Action Plan | Muncie, IN | Bridge dinner | $1,865 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | Annual operating support | $1,500 |
| Indiana State Museum Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Annual operating support | $1,500 |
| Muncie Arts & Culture Council | Muncie, IN | Mayor's arts awards | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $800,916 | 24 |
| 2024 | $772,396 | 17 |
| 2023 | $678,005 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101370
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1118863
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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