Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Coral Gables, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $942K.
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human at a glance
In short: Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human gave $213K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,604
- +89.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,623
- +258.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $7,362,286
- +112.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Veterinary Foundation ($180K). Together the top 9 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human gives
- Giving grew 469% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $213K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Veterinary Foundation Miami, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs. | $179,980 |
| Redland Dog Sanctuary Homestead, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs | $17,688 |
| Florida Vet Orlando, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs. | $6,976 |
| Circle of Love Florida Animal Rescue Miami, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs. | $4,000 |
| Shake-a-Leg Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs | $1,500 |
| Humane Society Pompano Beach, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs | $1,250 |
| Greater Good Charities Seattle, WA | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs | $523 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Miles, TX | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs. | $500 |
| Southeast Vet Augustine, FL | Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs | $187 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,362,286 | $4,739,825 | $438,899 | $212,604 | 9 | $391,251 | $942,400 | $215,834 |
| 2023 | $3,464,237 | $2,730,632 | $179,022 | $112,137 | 17 | $159,148 | $299,927 | $116,929 |
| 2022 | $1,809,783 | $1,403,691 | $84,414 | $64,661 | 8 | $72,198 | $11,085 | $54,392 |
| 2021 | $658,645 | $59,387 | $47,265 | $37,350 | 5 | $37,350 | $50,500 | $34,515 |
| 2020 | $646,523 | $415,130 | $19,512 | $14,000 | 2 | — | $12,829 | $20,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's only listed officer is Carol Zemmel, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Zemmel
Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human
How much does Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human give each year?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human gave $213K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 17 grants.
What is Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's typical grant size?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $23,623, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human give grants?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Sustaining Support to Existing Programs." (9 grants).
Who are Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's largest grantees?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Veterinary Foundation ($179,980), Redland Dog Sanctuary ($17,688) and Florida Vet ($6,976), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $391K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Coral Gables, FL. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's EIN?
Mark and Carol Zemmel Fund for the Human's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2845693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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