Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation
The Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included organizations in New York, Tennessee, and Florida, among others.
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation gave $727K across 78 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $727,026
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 78
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,321
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,898,148
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (26 of 78, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 810939, Boca Raton, FL 33481
Phone: (561) 999-9815
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was JDC ($174K). Together the top 10 received $602K.
Grant Size Distribution
495 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 481 grants of 495 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to Tennessee, 26% to Florida, 2% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 78 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $215 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $419K (2020) to $727K (2025). In 2025 it made 78 grants totaling $727K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDC New York, NY | General Operations | $173,952 |
| Jewish Federation of NashvilleMiddl Nashville, TN | General Operations | $157,500 |
| Jewish Family Services - Ruth Rales Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $90,829 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $50,998 |
| Leffell School White Plains, NY | General Operations | $44,218 |
| JCC of Mid Westchester Scarsdale, NY | General Operations | $21,675 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | General Operations | $20,018 |
| Park Avenue Synaogue New York, NY | General Operations | $15,966 |
| Jewish Book Council New York, NY | General Operations | $13,772 |
| Shir Ami Newton, PA | General | $12,863 |
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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 | $5,898,148 | $688,878 | $819,520 | $727,026 | 78 | $766,255 | $635,688 | $300,531 |
| 2024 | $6,052,051 | $699,030 | $679,572 | $584,661 | 92 | $624,389 | $643,847 | $288,376 |
| 2023 | $6,277,895 | $382,219 | $711,253 | $593,492 | 96 | $659,513 | $330,479 | $304,592 |
| 2022 | $6,889,681 | $204,870 | $748,475 | $609,406 | 111 | $691,196 | $197,115 | $336,577 |
| 2021 | $6,941,009 | $515,154 | $592,952 | $537,766 | 118 | $562,946 | $485,352 | $334,295 |
| 2020 | $7,045,038 | $415,827 | $467,775 | $419,051 | 71 | — | $373,764 | $391,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $301K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included Jewish Book Council, which says it celebrates books reflecting the diversity of Jewish experience and connects readers and authors; Hands On Tzedakah, which says it supports programs helping people in need; Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, which says it expands access to Jewish learning; and Vets Helping Heroes, which says it supports service-dog training for veterans and injured active-duty military personnel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 78 grants totaling $727,026. Grants ranged from $18 to $173,952, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included JDC ($173,952), Jewish Federation of NashvilleMiddl ($157,500), Jewish Family Services - Ruth Rales ($90,829), Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea ($50,998), and Leffell School ($44,218). Each was listed for general operations.
Other 2025 awards included Jewish Book Council ($13,772), Hands On Tzedakah ($1,800), Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies ($1,000), and Vets Helping Heroes ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raymond Zimmerman, Fred E Zimmerman, and Robin Rubinoff as trustees.
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred E. Zimmerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Zimmerman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Rubinoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation
How much does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation give each year?
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation gave $727K across 78 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $585K across 92 grants.
What is Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $9,321, across 78 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation give grants?
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (27%) and Florida (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Nashville, TN (13 grants), Boca Raton, FL (12 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include JDC ($173,952), Jewish Federation of NashvilleMiddl ($157,500) and Jewish Family Services - Ruth Rales ($90,829), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation?
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $766K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $301K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's EIN?
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6166380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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