Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bettendorf, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $185K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $10K.
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation gave $34K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,000
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $185,188
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (71% 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 Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tad Agnew Foundation ($16K). Together the top 4 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tad Agnew Foundation Bettendorf, IA | Cancer Research | $16,000 |
| Wellsprings of Freedom Rock Island, IL | Operational Expenses | $10,000 |
| BPV Young Life Bettendorf, IA | Operational Expenses | $5,000 |
| Hope at the Brick House Davenport, IA | Operational Expenses | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,188 | $60,280 | $35,670 | $34,000 | 4 | $34,000 | $9,875 |
| 2023 | $160,578 | $33,030 | $26,643 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $6,033 |
| 2022 | $154,191 | $29,066 | $16,490 | $14,000 | 1 | $14,000 | $10,826 |
| 2021 | $141,615 | $31,480 | $26,606 | $24,000 | 3 | $24,000 | $12,124 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth A Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Agnew
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Sue Mappin
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ralph James Zimmerman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert L Zimmerman Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation
How much does Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation gave $34K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bettendorf, IA (2 grants).
Does Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation?
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation reported $185K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1461940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
Live grants for the work Robert L Zimmerman Charitable Foundation funds
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- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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