Zimmerman Family Foundation
Zimmerman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $3K.
Zimmerman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zimmerman Family Foundation gave $76K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,071
- +1167.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,509
- +850.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zimmerman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($10K). Together the top 8 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zimmerman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $6K (2020) to $76K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Assoc Resrch FD Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Research Center Washingon, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Hope Washingon, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $6,071 |
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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 | — | $2,825 | $76,307 | $76,071 | 8 | $76,071 | $2,589 | $482 |
| 2023 | $72,367 | $3,383 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 6 | $6,000 | $3,383 | $3,773 |
| 2022 | $68,509 | $9,885 | $8,545 | $6,000 | 6 | $6,000 | $8,562 | $4,535 |
| 2021 | $67,169 | $17,109 | $8,087 | $6,000 | 6 | — | $16,038 | $4,196 |
| 2020 | $58,147 | $9,007 | $7,905 | $6,000 | 6 | — | $7,102 | $4,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zimmerman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $482 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zimmerman Family Foundation is led by George L. Zimmerman, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George L. Zimmerman
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Crystal Zimmerman Matsibekker
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norman L. Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
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 Zimmerman Family Foundation
How much does Zimmerman Family Foundation give each year?
Zimmerman Family Foundation gave $76K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is Zimmerman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Zimmerman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,509, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zimmerman Family Foundation give grants?
Zimmerman Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washingon, DC (2 grants).
Does Zimmerman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zimmerman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zimmerman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Zimmerman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($10,000), American Diabetes Assoc Resrch FD ($10,000) and Care ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Zimmerman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zimmerman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $482 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zimmerman Family Foundation's EIN?
Zimmerman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1581907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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