F J Zimmermann Foundation
The F J Zimmermann Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists grants for general support or scholarship funds to organizations including educational institutions, a parish, a theater, and community organizations.
F J Zimmermann Foundation at a glance
In short: F J Zimmermann Foundation gave $191K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,214
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,935
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,738,891
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to F J Zimmermann Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Mark Egan. The filing lists no required form or materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Egan The F J Zimmermann Founda
Mailing address: 1165 N Clark St Ste 700, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 705-9003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who F J Zimmermann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St James Episcopal Parish ($70K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 85 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the largest listed shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Maryland (37%), California (21%), Oregon (18%), Nevada (13%), and Michigan (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How F J Zimmermann Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 197% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2020) to $191K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Parish Lothian, MD | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $70,000 |
| University of Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $40,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $35,000 |
| Our Lady of Tahoe Zephyr Cove, NV | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid Ann Arbor, MI | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $16,404 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| Emma Willard School Troy, NY | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $1,000 |
| YMCA Chicago, IL | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support or Scholarship Fund | $210 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,738,891 | $85,681 | $196,204 | $191,214 | 12 | $193,039 | $79,259 | $98,173 |
| 2024 | $1,851,641 | $111,332 | $152,894 | $149,564 | 11 | $151,236 | $106,074 | $104,448 |
| 2023 | $1,887,326 | $47,338 | $175,754 | $172,714 | 23 | $174,241 | $89,974 | $96,737 |
| 2022 | $2,020,229 | $133,116 | $167,106 | $155,800 | 22 | $157,327 | $134,452 | $106,286 |
| 2021 | $2,054,219 | $360,811 | $156,013 | $150,814 | 17 | $152,326 | $338,573 | $106,939 |
| 2020 | $1,854,607 | $-120,524 | $130,790 | $127,750 | 21 | — | $82,471 | $87,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, F J Zimmermann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, the University of Oregon and the University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid received grants designated for general support or scholarship funds. An individual recipient, whose stated mission is to create theatrical experiences that engage people of all ages and identities, also received a grant.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $191,214. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $70,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants were $70,000 to St James Episcopal Parish in Lothian, Maryland; $40,000 to the University of Santa Clara; $35,000 to the University of Oregon; $25,000 to Our Lady of Tahoe; and $16,404 to the University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid. Each was designated for general support or a scholarship fund.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mark Egan as the contact, with no required application form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Egan as president; Katharine Z Egan as secretary/treasurer; and Bridget Egan Wells and Mark Charles Egan as directors.
F J Zimmermann Foundation is led by Mark Charles Egan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Charles Egan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bridget Egan Wells
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katharine Z. Egan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about F J Zimmermann Foundation
How much does F J Zimmermann Foundation give each year?
F J Zimmermann Foundation gave $191K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 11 grants.
What is F J Zimmermann Foundation's typical grant size?
F J Zimmermann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $15,935, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does F J Zimmermann Foundation give grants?
F J Zimmermann Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (21%) and Oregon (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does F J Zimmermann Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of F J Zimmermann Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are F J Zimmermann Foundation's largest grantees?
F J Zimmermann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St James Episcopal Parish ($70,000), University of Santa Clara ($40,000) and University of Oregon ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is F J Zimmermann Foundation?
F J Zimmermann Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does F J Zimmermann Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations across several fields. For example, the University of Oregon and the University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid received grants designated for general support or scholarship funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from F J Zimmermann Foundation?
Contact Mark Egan. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is F J Zimmermann Foundation's EIN?
F J Zimmermann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1037432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). F J Zimmermann Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/f-j-zimmermann-foundation-morg_345949ba02b840dcaa5e01e4e79e2c6e
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