The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation listed in its 2024 IRS filing in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation’s program description says it supports religious, educational, and social programs that help less fortunate people, primarily by seeding short-term pilot projects with potential for self-support.
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc gave $39K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,208
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $3,102,124
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (26% 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 Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
Who The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eco-Logic Development Fund ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The program description says projects may be national or international in scope. It defines a national project as one with activity or a focus in multiple places throughout the country, and an international project as one whose activity takes place outside the United States, regardless of the sponsoring organization’s location.
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to Massachusetts (26%), North Carolina (21%), and California (18%), followed by Florida (8%) and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 $39K (2024) to $80K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eco-Logic Development Fund Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| GC Relief Santa Ana, CA | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Atonement Lutheran Church Wesley Chapel, FL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| White Rainbow Project Bonsall, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Of Mountains and Men Colorado SPGS, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Aerial Recovery Nashville, TN | Helene Disaster NC | $2,000 |
| Cirenas Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Greg Lentz Ministries Asheville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Court Appointed Special Advocate Associat Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,102,124 | $73,641 | $157,920 | $38,500 | 12 | $128,638 | $47,905 | $134,295 |
| 2023 | $3,188,217 | $-164,723 | $153,473 | $50,100 | 11 | $127,914 | $39,690 | $128,930 |
| 2022 | $3,508,178 | $-140,434 | $184,974 | $65,886 | 11 | $154,952 | $32,400 | $145,656 |
| 2021 | $3,830,051 | $220,788 | $187,881 | $69,700 | 14 | $156,240 | $193,808 | $155,602 |
| 2020 | $3,797,144 | $299,987 | $192,920 | $80,000 | 14 | — | $260,234 | $177,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, educational, and social programs locally, nationally, and internationally. Its program description says it aims to seed short-term pilot projects with potential for self-support. It identifies 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt organizations as eligible applicants and says projects may be national or international in scope. It excludes scholarships, capital purchases, and operating support.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Eco-Logic Development Fund says its mission is to empower rural and Indigenous people to restore and protect tropical ecosystems in Central America and Mexico. Beloved Asheville describes work rooted in community, creativity, and equity, addressing challenges including racism and systemic inequities, housing and food insecurity, poverty, and healthcare inequalities. The White Rainbow Project describes a program funding outreach in India to help widows and orphans. CIRENAS says it supports transformative connections between people and nature through education, research, integration, and innovation. Shade describes itself as a Christian organization that empowers children, families, and communities affected by albinism and other vulnerabilities in Tanzania. Summit Charter School describes its work as operating a North Carolina public charter school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $38,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,250. The largest awards included $10,000 to Eco-Logic Development Fund, $5,000 to Beloved Asheville, $4,000 to GC Relief, and $3,000 each to Atonement Lutheran Church and the White Rainbow Project. Other listed awards included $2,500 to Of Mountains and Men; $2,000 each to Aerial Recovery, CIRENAS Inc, Greg Lentz Ministries, National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, and Shade; and $1,000 to Summit Charter School. The filing lists the Aerial Recovery grant purpose as “Helene Disaster NC” and the Summit Charter School grant purpose as “Summit Archery Program”; the other listed purposes are “General & Unrestricted.”
The program description identifies 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt organizations as eligible and excludes scholarships, capital purchases, and operating support. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheryl B Zimmer, Collins C Zimmer, Jacob Zimmer, Jared S Zimmer, Joshua H Zimmer, and R Scott Zimmer as directors. Cheryl B Zimmer is also listed as vice president; Collins C Zimmer as secretary; Jared S Zimmer as president; and Joshua H Zimmer as treasurer.
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc is led by Jared S Zimmer, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jared S Zimmer
Director & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Cheryl B Zimmer
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Collins C Zimmer
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Jacob Zimmer
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Joshua H Zimmer
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
R Scott Zimmer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Jacob Zimmer (Dir). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc gave $39K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 11 grants.
What is The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,208, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (21%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Eco-Logic Development Fund ($10,000), Beloved Asheville ($5,000) and GC Relief ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (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 Zimmer Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support religious, educational, and social programs locally, nationally, and internationally. Its program description says it aims to seed short-term pilot projects with potential for self-support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1596973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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