Zimmerman Foundation Inc
Zimmerman Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $343K. Net investment income was $87K.
Zimmerman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zimmerman Foundation Inc gave $343K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,970
- +85.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,871
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,235
- Total assets
- $4,773,615
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Miami ($100K). Together the top 8 received $343K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 20 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zimmerman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1615% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $343K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Support | $100,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Support | $76,000 |
| University Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | Support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando Winter Park, FL | Support | $60,000 |
| YMCA of Central Florida Inc Orlando, FL | Support | $16,470 |
| Chabad of Altamonte Springs Inc Altamonte Springs, FL | Support | $10,000 |
| Winter Park Library Winterpark, FL | Support | $3,000 |
| The Allison Taylor Zimmon Foundation Winterpark, FL | Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,773,615 | $1,135,763 | $392,402 | $342,970 | 8 | $342,970 | $87,483 | $249,661 |
| 2023 | $4,030,254 | $1,093,156 | $223,703 | $185,000 | 7 | $185,000 | $49,687 | $167,697 |
| 2022 | $3,160,801 | $2,012,260 | $94,145 | $75,000 | 3 | $75,000 | $16,865 | $87,804 |
| 2021 | $1,242,686 | $1,017,924 | $25,238 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $521,951 | $6,832 |
| 2020 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $34 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zimmerman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zimmerman Foundation Inc is led by Jefferson Zimmerman, Executive Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jefferson Zimmerman
Executive Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilly Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Zimmerman
Secretary
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 Zimmerman Foundation Inc
How much does Zimmerman Foundation Inc give each year?
Zimmerman Foundation Inc gave $343K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $185K across 7 grants.
What is Zimmerman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zimmerman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $38,235, and its average grant was $42,871, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zimmerman Foundation Inc give grants?
Zimmerman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Park, FL (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Zimmerman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Zimmerman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (8 grants).
Who are Zimmerman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zimmerman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Miami ($100,000), United Arts of Central Florida ($76,000) and University Florida Foundation Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zimmerman Foundation Inc?
Zimmerman Foundation Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Zimmerman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zimmerman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4130721. 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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