Private foundation · EIN 72-6019403 · Jennings, Louisiana

Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $591K total, median $591K. 100% of grants stayed in Louisiana. Stated restrictions: Scholarships are restricted to jeff davis parish recipients who graduated from accredited jeff davis parish schools.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$591K
Median grant
$591K
Stays in LA
100%
of grants
Deadline
MISC.
Assets
$6.9M

How to apply

Applications are unsolicited letters requesting funding for the organization's non profit charitable purpose. Scholarship applications are sent to accredited jefferson davis parish high schools in february of each year to be completed and returned to the foundation by the qualified applicants. Contact: Po Box 986, Jennings, LA, 3378242413, ziglerfoundation@gmail.com Deadlines: MISC. Restrictions: Scholarships are restricted to jeff davis parish recipients who graduated from accredited jeff davis parish schools. Other grants are primarily limited to organizations who serve or benefit jeff davis parish residents or who operate in jeff davis parish.

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.

About this foundation

Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jennings, Louisiana, tax-exempt since 1959. 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 Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $591K across 1 grants, a median of $591K.

Where does Fred B and Ruth B Zigler Foundation give?

Louisiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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