The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Saddle River, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing lists grants to six organizations, including a college, a Jewish summer camp, and organizations connected with Israel and Jewish community life.
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc gave $226K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $226,000
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,667
- -97.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,500
- Total assets
- $21,345,324
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 East Saddle River Rd, Saddle River, NJ 07458
Phone: (212) 440-0740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Israel Education Foundation ($100K). Together the top 6 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 50 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (44%), New York (40%), and Massachusetts (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2024) to $16.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Camp Ramah in New England Norwood, MA | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $36,000 |
| Chabad at Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $25,000 |
| American Friends of IDF Widows & Orphans Organization Scarsdale, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance Larchmont, NY | To Promote the Work of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $21,345,324 | $175,000 | $258,852 | $226,000 | 6 | $226,016 | — | $1,784,233 |
| 2023 | $21,429,176 | $2,346,430 | $10,318,031 | $10,318,000 | 8 | $10,318,031 | $2,336,430 | $1,449,537 |
| 2022 | $29,400,777 | $8,638,000 | $331,031 | $331,000 | 8 | $331,031 | — | $1,467,257 |
| 2021 | $21,093,817 | $10,817,000 | $10,970,333 | $10,790,333 | 11 | $10,790,333 | — | $1,494,842 |
| 2020 | $21,247,150 | $17,792,576 | $16,436,349 | $16,319,860 | 17 | — | $12,637,939 | $1,385,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 show support for organizations whose work includes education and Jewish community life. Camp Ramah in New England describes its mission as inspiring a lifelong love of Jewish traditions, values, and community in a welcoming, nurturing, and joyful camp environment. The American Israel Education Foundation describes itself as the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC and says it supports educational programs, including Middle East research, educational materials, and conferences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made six grants totaling $226,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $30,500. The largest awards were $100,000 to the American Israel Education Foundation, $50,000 to Ithaca College, $36,000 to Camp Ramah in New England, and $25,000 to Chabad at Ithaca College. The foundation also gave $10,000 to the American Friends of IDF Widows & Orphans Organization and $5,000 to the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance. Each grant was listed with the purpose “to promote the work of the organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Zimmer as director and president, Stuart Zimmer as director and chairman, and Mendy Herson as director.
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Zimmer, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Zimmer
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Zimmer
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mendy Herson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Zimmer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc gave $226K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.3M across 8 grants.
What is The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,500, and its average grant was $37,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (2 grants).
Does The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote the Work of the Organization" (6 grants).
Who are The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Israel Education Foundation ($100,000), Ithaca College ($50,000) and Camp Ramah in New England ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc?
The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose work includes education and Jewish community life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zimmer Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. 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 81-0586837. 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 September 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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