Zimmerman Fund for Children
See schedule othe foundation was created to carry out the charitable, educational, and religious purposes of the associated jewish community federation of baltimore, inc. (the associated). The foundation was created to fund charitable organizations and programs that directly assist children who are at risk due to socio-economic challenges, family problems, behavioral issues or other factors.
Zimmerman Fund for Children at a glance
In short: Zimmerman Fund for Children gave $238K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,000
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,000
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $4,750,384
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zimmerman Fund for Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($50K). Together the top 7 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 35 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zimmerman Fund for Children gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $225K (2021) to $280K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Services Baltimore, MD | General Support | $44,000 |
| Adamah Reisterstown, MD | General Support | $44,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Owings Mills, MD | General Support | $40,000 |
| Chai Baltimore, MD | General Support | $30,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project Timonium, MD | General Support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Museum of Maryland Baltimore, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,750,384 | $57,128 | $257,059 | $238,000 | 7 | $57,128 |
| 2023 | $4,490,679 | $70,227 | $264,395 | $246,000 | 7 | $70,227 |
| 2022 | $4,312,187 | $56,312 | $269,585 | $250,000 | 7 | $56,312 |
| 2021 | $5,475,378 | $196,139 | $245,211 | $225,000 | 7 | $196,139 |
| 2020 | $4,883,240 | $87,075 | $298,470 | $280,000 | 7 | $87,075 |
About Zimmerman Fund for Children
Based on IRS filings
Zimmerman Fund for Children is a public charity, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $238K. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zimmerman Fund for Children is led by Michael Saxon, President & Public Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Saxon
President & Public Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genine Macks Fidler
Vice President & Public Director
Vice President & Public Director → Vice President & Public Di, 2023
Vice President & Public Di → Vice President & Public Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Neumann
Secretary & Public Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael I. Friedman
Treasurer & Public Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Miller
Public Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Klein
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/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 Fund for Children
How much does Zimmerman Fund for Children give each year?
Zimmerman Fund for Children gave $238K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $246K across 7 grants.
What is Zimmerman Fund for Children's typical grant size?
Zimmerman Fund for Children's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $34,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zimmerman Fund for Children give grants?
Zimmerman Fund for Children gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (4 grants).
Does Zimmerman Fund for Children give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zimmerman Fund for Children's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Zimmerman Fund for Children's largest grantees?
Zimmerman Fund for Children's largest 2024 grantees include The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($50,000), Jewish Community Services ($44,000) and Adamah ($44,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zimmerman Fund for Children?
Zimmerman Fund for Children reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57K.
What is Zimmerman Fund for Children's EIN?
Zimmerman Fund for Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2523091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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