The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod is a private foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $442,000, all to recipients in Massachusetts.
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod at a glance
In short: The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod gave $442K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $442,000
- +68.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,100
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $216,066
- +32.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod
- 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: 91 Ice Valley Rd, Osterville, MA 02655
Phone: (508) 274-5755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Belonging to Each Other ($250K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 96 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts; the filing reports less than 1% to New Hampshire. The foundation is based in Osterville, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $158K (2020) to $442K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belonging to Each Other Falmouth, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $250,000 |
| Spaulding Rehab Hospital Boston, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $50,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp Hyannis, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod IN Mashpee, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Parish Mashpee, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $15,000 |
| Cape and Islands United Way Centerville, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Foundation South Yarmouth, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Community College West Barnstable, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $10,000 |
| Heroes in Transition Inc Masphee, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found | $10,000 |
| Independence House Inc Hyannis, MA | Fund Charitable Purpose of Found. | $10,000 |
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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 | $216,066 | $501,310 | $452,162 | $442,000 | 20 | $442,000 | $291,992 |
| 2023 | $163,227 | $234,663 | $268,908 | $262,500 | 15 | $262,500 | $166,600 |
| 2022 | $180,423 | $142,166 | $193,762 | $189,500 | 16 | $189,500 | $107,751 |
| 2021 | $267,213 | $233,513 | $326,745 | $309,200 | 24 | $309,200 | $177,759 |
| 2020 | $348,211 | $64,259 | $167,430 | $158,000 | 21 | — | $54,829 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include housing and shelter support, education, community philanthropy, services for veterans and their families, domestic and sexual assault support, and care for children fighting cancer. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
For example, Belonging to Each Other says it provides support to Falmouth neighbors transitioning to stable housing, including temporary cold-weather housing and year-round housing stabilization. Housing Assistance Corporation says it works to promote safe and affordable housing on Cape Cod and the Islands through programs including rental subsidies and shelter services. Cape Cod Community College Educational says it supports the college, its students, faculty, and community endeavors. Tommy’s Place Foundation says it provides a vacation home for children fighting cancer and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $442,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Its largest reported grants included $250,000 to Belonging to Each Other, $50,000 to Spaulding Rehab Hospital, and $20,000 to Housing Assistance Corporation. Other reported grants included $15,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod and Christ the King Parish, and $10,000 each to Cape and Islands United Way, Cape Cod Foundation, Cape Cod Community College, Heroes in Transition, Independence House, and Tommy’s Place Foundation.
The filing lists the grant purposes as funding the charitable purpose of the foundation. Separately, it reports direct charitable activity of $15,000 for Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod and $15,000 for Christ the King Parish.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Zammer as president.
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod is led by Linda Zammer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Zammer
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Zammer (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod
How much does The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod give each year?
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod gave $442K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $263K across 15 grants.
What is The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod's typical grant size?
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,100, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod give grants?
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Falmouth, MA (5 grants), Hyannis, MA (4 grants) and Mashpee, MA (2 grants).
Who are The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod's largest grantees?
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod's largest 2024 grantees include Belonging to Each Other ($250,000), Spaulding Rehab Hospital ($50,000) and Housing Assistance Corp ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod?
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod reported $216K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $501K.
What does The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod?
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 Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod's EIN?
The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0722866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Zammer Foundation of Cape Cod 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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