Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler

EIN 311118863

Muncie, IN 47303 |(317) 430-1452

Total Given 2018–2023
$3.0M
89 grants · $501K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $3K–$34K
grant size
49%
supporter · 18/37 multi-year
repeat
$16.8M
Assets (2023)
37
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person RICHARD M ZEIGLER
Phone (317) 430-1452
Deadlines MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 11. SEE WWW.SMZFOUNDATION.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
How to Apply COMPLETE LETTER OF INQUIRY AND GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.SMZFOUNDATION.ORG
Restrictions LIMITED TO MUNCIE, DELAWARE CO., AND THE STATE OF INDIANA. HORTICULTURAL CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION/CELEBRATION

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $46K $6.0M $3.3M 10
2019 N/A $15.1M $7.5M N/A
2020 $759K $16.6M $1.1M 19
2021 $805K $18.6M $930K 21
2022 $721K $15.5M $1.2M 18
2023 $678K $16.8M $943K 21

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 89 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$10K
Average
$34K
75th Pctl
$34K
Maximum
$466K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (89 total)

Purpose
Community Enhancement Projects Inc Muncie, IN $465,825 HALF URBAN FORESTER PAYROLL; ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; FUTURE ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS; MUNCIE MEMORY SPIRAL 2021
Community Enhancement Projects Inc Muncie, IN $332,375 HALF URBAN FORESTER PAYROLL; ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; FUTURE ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS; MUNCIE MEMORY SPIRAL 2022
Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc Muncie, IN $285,000 FUNDERS' FORUM SUPPORT; LAND CONSERVATION FUND; CEP MAINTENANCE FUND 2020
Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc Muncie, IN $215,500 CEP MAINTENANCE ENDOWMENT FUND; FUNDERS' FORUM SUPPORT; LAND CONSERVATION FUND 2023
Community Enhancement Projects Inc Muncie, IN $103,825 HALF URBAN FORESTER PAYROLL; ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023
Ross Community Center Muncie, IN $86,700 ROSE PARK RENOVATIONS/PLANTINGS 2020
Community Enhancement Projects Inc Muncie, IN $81,400 HALF URBAN FORESTER PAYROLL; ANNUAL SUPPORT; ENHANCEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS 2020
The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA $68,000 INDIANA LAND & WATER PRESERVATION ANNUAL SUPPORT; WHITE RIVER WATERSHED PROJECT; COOPERATIVE INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT 2020
Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc Muncie, IN $67,500 FUNDERS' FORUM SUPPORT; LAND CONSERVATION FUND; CEP MAINTENANCE FUND; FRIENDS OF BEECH GROVE CEMETERY FUND FOR... 2021
Town of Albany Albany, IN $60,000 WILDCAT PARK 2020
The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA $58,000 INDIANA LAND & WATER PRESERVATION ANNUAL SUPPORT 2021
The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA $56,000 INDIANA LAND & WATER PRESERVATION ANNUAL SUPPORT; BIG WALNUT CONSERVATION AREA ACREAGE 2022
Ross Community Center Muncie, IN $55,000 ROSE PARK IMPROVEMENTS; PERFORMANCE SPACE 2022
Muncie Public Library Muncie, IN $50,000 GATEWAY TO GARDENING HEALTH TRACK AND STORYWALK 2021
Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity Muncie, IN $50,000 OUTDOOR GREENSPACE; CORNER PARK 2022
Ivy Tech Foundation Indianapolis, IN $50,000 FISHER WELLNESS PARK-MUNCIE CAMPUS 2022
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership Muncie, IN $45,000 MUNCIE THREE TRAILS MUSIC SERIES; FIRE UP DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION 2022
Muncie Downtown Development Partnership Muncie, IN $45,000 MUNCIE THREE TRAILS MUSIC SERIES; FIRE UP DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION 2023
Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity Muncie, IN $43,000 POCKET PARK, SOUTH WALNUT STREET PLANTERS 2020
City of Muncie Muncie, IN $40,000 1,000 TREES IN 1,000 DAYS PROJECT 2023
Martin Luther King Dream Team Muncie, IN $37,000 WALK OF FAME IMPROVEMENTS 2023
Urban Light Community Muncie, IN $35,500 INDUSTRY NEIGHBORHOOD GATEWAY 2023
City of Muncie Muncie, IN $34,000 2020 FIREWORKS 2020
Red-Tail Land Conservancy Muncie, IN $32,200 ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT; MUNSEE WOODS PROJECT 2022
City of Muncie Muncie, IN $30,000 1,000 TREES IN 1,000 DAYS PROJECT 2021