Private foundation · EIN 13-6086195 · Greenwich, Connecticut

E Matilda Ziegler Fdn for the Blind

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Prior to june 30) and its median grant is $3.3M.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $9.9M total, median $3.3M. 33% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: Programs for the amelioration of the blind

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$9.9M
Median grant
$3.3M
Stays in CT
33%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Prior to june 30
Assets
$10M

How to apply

Written proposal as to need and use of funds Contact: E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for Th, 20 Thorndal Circle, Darien, Ct, 2036568000 Deadlines: Prior to june 30 Restrictions: Programs for the amelioration of the blind

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Action Fund for BlindBaltimore, MDResearch "a murine model to investigate vitreous aging"researcj "a murine model to investigate vitreous aging"to care, maintenance, or edua…$3.6M
Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually ImpairedValley Stream, NYTo care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness$3.3M
The Connecticut Institute for the BlindHartford, CTTo care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness$3.0M

By state: Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

E Matilda Ziegler Fdn for the Blind is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, tax-exempt since 1936. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does E Matilda Ziegler Fdn for the Blind accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written proposal as to need and use of funds Deadlines: Prior to june 30.

How much does E Matilda Ziegler Fdn for the Blind give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.9M across 3 grants, a median of $3.3M.

Where does E Matilda Ziegler Fdn for the Blind give?

Maryland (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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