Private foundation · EIN 95-4113690 · Encino, California

Ruth Allen Ziegler 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $370K total, median $15K. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
20
$370K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral$50K
Didi Hirsch Mental Health CenterCulver City, CAGeneral$25K
Jewish Big Brothersbig SistersLos Angeles, CAGeneral$25K
The Vital Ground FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral$25K
Israel Guide Dog CenterWashington, PAGeneral$25K
American Friends Israel PhilharmonicNew York, NYGeneral$20K
JfssovaVan Nuys, CAGeneral$20K
Shadows Fund IncorporatedLompoc, CAGeneral$20K
A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CAGeneral$15K
Children of the NightLos Angeles, CAGeneral$15K
Fulfillment FundsLos Angeles, CAGeneral$15K
Harmony ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral$15K
Lapd Academy Magnet SchoolsLos Angeles, CAGeneral$15K
Organization-Needs for the ElderlyVan Nuys, CAGeneral$15K
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CAGeneral$15K
Wheels for HumanityChatsworth, CAGeneral$15K
CameraBoston, MAGeneral$10K
Chp11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CAGeneral$10K
LA Family HousingNorth Hollywood, CAGeneral$10K
Student Health ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral$10K

By state: California 16 · Montana 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Ruth Allen Ziegler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Encino, California, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Ruth Allen Ziegler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Ruth Allen Ziegler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $370K across 20 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Ruth Allen Ziegler Foundation give?

California (16 grants), Montana (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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