Private foundation · EIN 81-0586837 · Saddle River, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zimmer Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $10K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$10K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$46M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Know No SorrowBrooklyn, NYTo promote the work of the organization$10K

About this foundation

Zimmer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Saddle River, New Jersey, administered in care of Jennifer Zimmer, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Zimmer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $10K across 1 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Zimmer Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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