Zimmel Family Foundation
Zimmel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) and has been tax-exempt since January 1992.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$999K
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
15
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-31.7% YoY
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Stamford, Connecticut and operates within the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year Ending July 2024):
- Total Assets: $7,834,180
- Total Revenue: $196,689
- Total Expenses: $1,021,390
- Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving: The foundation distributed $975,000 in grants during the most recent fiscal year, with total giving historically recorded at $999,357.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,181,867 | $7,834,180 | $8,493,547 |
| Revenue | $364,366 | $196,689 | $5,474 |
| Expenses | $1,045,670 | $1,021,390 | $1,156,966 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $999,357 | $975,000 | $1,106,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $318,053 | $181,350 | $251,510 |
| Distributable Amount | $417,664 | $408,997 | $418,703 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH R ZIMMEL | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| SHERYL ANN ZIMMEL | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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