Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation
The Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its filings report contributions to public charities, including Jewish community, educational, counseling, and social-service organizations.
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation gave $272K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $271,500
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,442
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,871,690
- -8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 S Beverly Drive 412, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 486-5956
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Fund ($115K across 8 grants). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 34% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $332K (2019). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masorti Foundation New York, NY | Synagogue Hamishpachti Kfar Vradim | $30,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Patrizio paoletti association for healing space reshpon trauma center | $25,000 |
| Southern California Counseling Cent Los Angeles, CA | Watts Center | $22,500 |
| American Friends of Keshet Eilon Pound Ridge, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Maarag Cochav Hatzafon Association | $20,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Teffen School Learning Center | $20,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund Inc New York, NY | Manor Cabri Amutar English Department | $20,000 |
| Camp Ramah Encino, CA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| West Side Jewish Community Center Los Angeles, CA | Infant Center | $10,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,871,690 | $171,274 | $347,098 | $271,500 | 26 | $271,500 | $158,895 | — |
| 2024 | $2,047,514 | $156,846 | $363,501 | $277,500 | 25 | $277,500 | $144,555 | $149,052 |
| 2023 | $2,254,169 | $121,096 | $349,123 | $259,500 | 20 | $259,500 | $108,944 | $150,367 |
| 2022 | $2,482,196 | $167,500 | $399,705 | $312,000 | 20 | $312,000 | $152,247 | — |
| 2021 | $2,714,402 | $190,107 | $400,594 | $305,500 | 20 | — | $174,066 | $193,418 |
| 2019 | $3,211,948 | $169,257 | $444,832 | $332,000 | 15 | — | $153,894 | $185,350 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to various public charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its grants include support for organizations serving education, culture, and community needs. For example, American Friends of Keshet Eilon says it supports a master violin course for exceptionally talented young violinists from around the world. The Jewish Free Loan Association says it provides interest-free loans to individuals and families with urgent needs, aiming to promote self-sufficiency with dignity. Judaism by Choice says it offers independent, inter-denominational classes for Jews by choice and people seeking the wisdom of Judaism.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $271,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $30,000 to Masorti Foundation for Synagogue Hamishpachti Kfar Vradim, $25,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund for the Patrizio Paoletti Association for Healing Space Reshpon Trauma Center, and $22,500 to Southern California Counseling Center for the Watts Center. Other grants included $20,000 to American Friends of Keshet Eilon, $15,000 to Camp Ramah for scholarships, and $10,000 each to West Side Jewish Community Center for its infant center and Jewish Free Loan Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Flier as president, Charles Lieberman as CFO, and David Krems as director.
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation is led by Jonathan Flier, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Flier
President
On filings since 2019
$18K (2019) → $0 (2025)
David Z. Krems
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Charles Lieberman
CFO
Treasurer → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edith Flier (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $13K, to Edith Flier (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation
How much does Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation give each year?
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation gave $272K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $278K across 25 grants.
What is Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,442, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation give grants?
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (11 grants).
Does Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Fund ($115,000 across 8 grants), Masorti Foundation ($30,000) and Southern California Counseling Cent ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation?
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $171K.
What does Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to various public charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its grants include support for organizations serving education, culture, and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's EIN?
Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6097374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Max & Pauline Zimmer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/max-and-pauline-zimmer-family-foundation-morg_104ecdfa77c4465da12b50f9e3bea7ac
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