The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family is a private foundation, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K.
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family at a glance
In short: The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family gave $11K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $10,800
- +8.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $10,800
- +8.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,800
- Total assets
- $129,200
- -7.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family gives
- In 2023 it paid out 166% 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $150K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Middletown, CT | General Support | $10,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,200 | — | $12,300 | $10,800 | 1 | $10,800 | $6,518 |
| 2022 | $140,000 | $100,000 | $12,095 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $6,095 |
| 2021 | $50,000 | $200,000 | $150,600 | $150,000 | 5 | — | $3,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Isaac Harrouche
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Zimmerman
Director-President-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Zimmerman
Director-Vp-Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family
How much does The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family give each year?
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family gave $11K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family?
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family reported $129K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family operate?
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family's EIN?
The James and Sophie Zimmerman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3670540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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