Ziegler Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBrookfield, Wisconsin · EIN 47-2563684 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$516K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation Inc | North Palm Beach, FL | General operating support & riviera beach literacy project | $110,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Honors college | $100,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $50,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Psychology department | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Great charity challenge | $20,000 |
| Meta House Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Project horizon capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $20,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee repertory theater | $20,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Bass connection fund | $10,000 |
| Manna Scholarship Fund Inc | Lawrenceville, GA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Usga Foundation | Liberty Corner, NJ | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Chenequa Foundation | Hartland, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | Jupiter, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation Inc | Tuckahoe, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative | West Allis, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Charles E Kubly Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wsga Foundation Inc | West Allis, WI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Tall Pines Conservancy Inc | Nashotah, WI | General operating support | $3,000 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Golden Civic Foundation Inc | Golden, CO | General operating support | $2,000 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | We care fund | $2,000 |
| The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Inc | Jacksonville Beach, FL | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Walk to end alzheimer's | $1,000 |
| Kids Cancer Foundation Inc | Wellington, FL | Annual golf tournament | $1,000 |
| Lifestriders Inc | Waukesha, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Urban Stables Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pine Lake Sailing School Inc | Hartland, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Uset Foundation Inc | Gladstone, NJ | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection Inc | Boyds, MD | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Music Maker Relief Foundation Inc | Hillsborough, NC | General operating support | $500 |
| Pheasants Forever Inc | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,700 | 37 |
| 2024 | $691,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $967,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2563684
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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