The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman is a private foundation based in Boynton Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 114 grants totaling $1,714,900, including grants for education, health, and support services.
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman at a glance
In short: The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman gave $1.7M across 114 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,714,900
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 114
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,043
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $38,122,011
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman
- 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: 6856 Antinori Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Phone: (561) 738-3008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beth Tfiloh Congregation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $749K.
Grant Size Distribution
378 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 346 grants of 378 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland received 48% of grant dollars, New Jersey 15%, Florida 14%, New York 7%, and Massachusetts 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 114 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman gives
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $38K (2021) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 114 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation Pikesville, MD | Education | $100,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Baltimore, MD | HEALTH | $100,000 |
| U of B Foundation Merrick School of Business Baltimore, MD | Education | $100,000 |
| U of MD Balitmore, MD | Education | $100,000 |
| Camp Airy and Louise Balitmore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $75,000 |
| The Xo Foundation Glen Rock, NJ | Support Services | $63,500 |
| Wish NJ Incorporated - Wilo Maplewood, NJ | Support Services for Disabilities | $60,400 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Boston, MA | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| St Vincent's Villa Timonium, MD | Aid Program | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Educational | $50,000 |
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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 | $38,122,011 | $1,832,990 | $2,256,758 | $1,714,900 | 114 | $2,045,541 | $1,621,775 | $2,237,370 |
| 2024 | $38,566,920 | $-4,178,114 | $1,902,550 | $1,429,558 | 121 | $1,714,102 | $1,560,575 | $2,111,245 |
| 2023 | $44,673,127 | $7,994,673 | $809,471 | $289,490 | 30 | $500,758 | $3,307,746 | $1,726,800 |
| 2022 | $37,558,996 | $5,749,824 | $1,900,188 | $1,383,883 | 94 | $1,576,432 | $4,138,575 | $1,616,544 |
| 2021 | $33,648,755 | $33,603,267 | $42,770 | $38,355 | 19 | $38,355 | $1,019,669 | $207,929 |
| 2020 | $88,258 | $99,016 | $81,586 | $81,000 | 17 | — | — | $3,842 |
| 2019 | $70,828 | $89,148 | $68,937 | $61,850 | 10 | — | $148 | $2,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational and health organizations, disability services, and religious organizations. Grantees describe their work in their own terms: Mercy Health Foundation says it coordinates and strengthens fundraising for Mercy Medical Center and Stella Maris; Cape Abilities says it provides services and supports to empower people with disabilities; and Johns Hopkins University says it supports and promotes the objectives, philosophies, and best interests of the university.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 114 grants totaling $1,714,900. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,500. Among the largest grants were $100,000 each to Beth Tfiloh Congregation for education, Mercy Health Foundation for health, U of B Foundation Merrick School of Business for education, and U of MD for education. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Camp Airy and Louise for a charitable contribution, $63,500 to The XO Foundation for support services, and $60,400 to WISH NJ Incorporated - WILO for disability support services.
Other 2025 recipients included Jewish National Fund ($25,000), Lutheran World Relief ($25,000), American Cornerstone Institute ($25,000), and Children’s Research Triangle ($25,000). These organizations describe their work respectively as building a prosperous future for Israel and its people; working with partners to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering; developing policy and educational materials; and translating research and clinical care into community-based programs for children at risk of health and behavioral health problems.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barry L Zimmerman as President/Treasurer, Christiane Tellefsen MD as V.P./Secretary, and Lois P Robinson MD as Director.
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman is led by Barry L. Zimmerman, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry L. Zimmerman
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$263K (2022) → $262K (2025)
Lois P. Robinson MD
Director
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $43K (2025)
Christiane Tellefsen MD
V.p. & Secretary
V.p. & Treasurer → V.p. & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
$88K (2022) → $87K (2025)
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $262K, to Barry L Zimmerman (President/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman
How much does The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman give each year?
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman gave $1.7M across 114 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 121 grants.
What is The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's typical grant size?
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $15,043, across 114 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman give grants?
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's top state is Maryland, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (15 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Tampa, FL (6 grants) and W Palm Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 114 grants with a stated purpose on The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (35 grants), "Health" (17 grants) and "Support Services for Disabilities" (8 grants).
Who are The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's largest grantees?
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's largest 2025 grantees include Beth Tfiloh Congregation ($100,000), Mercy Health Foundation ($100,000) and U of B Foundation Merrick School of Business ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman?
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman reported $38.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational and health organizations, disability services, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman?
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 The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's EIN?
The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1115801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jerome G & Annette S Zimmerman funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jerome-g-and-annette-s-zimmerman-morg_233043a58fd74f85a8c2c4bda758bae7
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