The William Zimmerman Foundation

FAIRFIELD, IA EIN: 42-1223262

The William Zimmerman Foundation is a private foundation established in 1983 in Illinois and currently based in Fairfield, Iowa. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization since March 1984, it functions as an independent grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting charitable causes through direct grants to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$630K

-3.1% YoY

Grant Count

11

-15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$57K

+14.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations working in:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Environmental Education
  • Community and School Gardens
  • Science Education

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$30,000

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and Massachusetts, though it has also made grants to organizations in Ohio and other states.

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

States

CaliforniaColoradoDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaHawaiiIowaMassachusettsMaineNorth CarolinaNew YorkVirginia

Cities

ARLINGTONBERKELEYBRECKENRIDGEBROOKLYNDELANDFAIRFIELDGRATONNEW YORKOAKLANDOXNARDOaklandOxnardPITTSBOROPUEBLOPuebloSACRAMENTOSAN FRANCISCOSANTA BARBARASTANFORDSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (2024):

  • Total Assets: $7,999,227
  • Total Revenues: $1,320,630
  • Total Expenses: $970,849
  • Total Giving: $630,000
  • Giving Rate: 8.5% of assets

Assets & Giving (2023):

  • Total Assets: $7,610,000
  • Total Liabilities: $32,600
  • Total Revenues: $274,000
  • Total Expenses: $953,000

Revenue Sources (2024):

  • Investment income and dividends: $62,550
  • Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $923,898
  • Miscellaneous revenues: $334,182
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$165K$330K$495K$660K14 grants201911 grants20209 grants202110 grants202213 grants202311 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY$145KBOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF …$100KASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FO…$80KKIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORT…$70KAFRICAN MISSION HEALTHCARE$50KNATIONAL ORGANIC COALITION$50KINTERNATIONAL RESCUE COM…$45KCALIFORNIA CLIMATE & AGR…$30KSTANFORD HEALTH CARE$25KTHE MARCY LAB SCHOOL$25K

Grant Size Distribution

54 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K14$50–100K11$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for Food Safety ($145,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland ($100,000), Aspire Public Schools Foundation ($80,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AFRICAN MISSION HEALTHCARE DELAND, FLGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$80,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF OAKLAND OAKLAND, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$100,000
CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY SAN FRANCISCO, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$145,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$45,000
KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS NORTH CALIFORNIA OAKLAND, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$70,000
NATIONAL ORGANIC COALITION ARLINGTON, MAGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
STANFORD HEALTH CARE STANFORD, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
THE MARCY LAB SCHOOL BROOKLYN, NYGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE & AGRICULTURE NETWORK SACRAMENTO, CAGENERAL SUPPORT$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

CHRISTOPHER J PODOLLDIRECTOR$30KJOHN E MALLARD RESIG…VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR$6K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
WILLIAM M DOYLE JRSECRETARY, DIRECTOR0.1—
DAVID J JOHNSONPRES/TREAS-RESIGNED12/31/24,DIRECTOR0.2—
CHRISTOPHER J PODOLLDIRECTOR2$30,000
JOHN E MALLARD RESIGNED 123124VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1$5,864
SUSAN E CHROMANDIRECTOR0.5—
KRYSTAL OWEN APPOINTED 123124PRESIDENT——
BEN PODOLL APPOINTED 123124VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR——
KFIR LINDHEIM APPOINTED 123124TREASURER——

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made grants supporting accessibility improvements and community programs. Recent grant announcements include support for Rainbow Connection's ADA facilities enhancement in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Zimmerman Foundation Grant Enhances Rainbow Connection's ADA Facilities in

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The William Zimmerman Foundation fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations working in: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Environmental Education • Community and School Gardens • Science Education

How do I apply for a grant from The William Zimmerman Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $160,000 • Median grant size: $30,000 • Annual giving: approximately $630,000–$650,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Center for Food Safety: $145,000 (General Support) • Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland: $100,000 (General Support) • Aspire Public Schools Foundation: $80,000 (General Support) **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does The William Zimmerman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and Massachusetts, though it has also made grants to organizations in Ohio and other states.

What size grants does The William Zimmerman Foundation award?

In 2024, The William Zimmerman Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $630K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The William Zimmerman Foundation's EIN?

The William Zimmerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1223262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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