The Zommer Foundation
The Zommer Foundation is a private foundation based in Davie, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in New York and California and organizations whose listed locations are outside those states or not provided.
The Zommer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zommer Foundation gave $451K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $450,622
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,062
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $9,910,823
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (54% 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 Zommer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3041 W Lake Vista Circle, Davie, FL 33328
Phone: (408) 263-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zommer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Squadron USA Inc ($175K). Together the top 9 received $451K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 68 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Davie, Florida. In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in California; the state for the remaining 13% is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zommer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
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 $451K (2024) to $899K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $451K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Squadron USA Inc New York, NY | Donation | $175,000 |
| Israel Air Force Center Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Donation | $150,000 |
| America Gives Inc New York, NY | Donation | $30,000 |
| The Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Donation | $29,994 |
| Shenkar Engineering Design | Donation | $25,000 |
| Druze Technical College Center | Donation | $10,000 |
| Amautat Hel Haavir | Donation | $9,900 |
| The Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Donation | $9,100 |
| Gadi Bitton | Donation | $6,628 |
| Betar Nordia Jerusalem | Donation | $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 | $9,910,823 | $527,454 | $477,943 | $450,622 | 10 | $450,622 | $481,227 | $494,430 |
| 2023 | $10,328,327 | $457,959 | $577,312 | $571,430 | 13 | $571,430 | $452,077 | $491,718 |
| 2022 | $9,829,981 | $329,435 | $836,354 | $831,779 | 10 | $831,779 | $324,860 | $515,898 |
| 2021 | $11,777,692 | $990,796 | $801,831 | $710,256 | 15 | $710,256 | $770,635 | $566,571 |
| 2020 | $11,716,764 | $7,909,810 | $981,129 | $898,658 | 20 | — | $6,644,817 | $394,693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zommer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $494K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants include support for America Gives Inc, which describes its mission as providing information about charities in Israel, the United States, and around the world, and promoting and facilitating philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $450,622. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $175,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest grants were $175,000 to Squadron USA Inc and $150,000 to Israel Air Force Center Foundation. Other notable grants included $30,000 to America Gives Inc and $29,994 to The Central Fund of Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nathan Zommer, Sagi Zommer, and Ariel Zommer as directors.
The Zommer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ariel Zommer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan Zommer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sagi Zommer
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Zommer Foundation
How much does The Zommer Foundation give each year?
The Zommer Foundation gave $451K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $571K across 13 grants.
What is The Zommer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zommer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $45,062, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zommer Foundation give grants?
The Zommer Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (2 grants).
Does The Zommer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Zommer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are The Zommer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zommer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Squadron USA Inc ($175,000), Israel Air Force Center Foundation ($150,000) and The Central Fund of Israel ($39,094 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zommer Foundation?
The Zommer Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $494K (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 Zommer Foundation fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants include support for America Gives Inc, which describes its mission as providing information about charities in Israel, the United States, and around the world, and promoting and facilitating philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zommer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Zommer Foundation's EIN?
The Zommer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2484601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Zommer Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Zommer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-zommer-foundation-morg_096c70b04ccf4a40bd4933865b66fe2e
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