Zimmer Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Zimmer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$22,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was down from $30,000 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 15 | $78,548 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 12 | $44,395 |
| 2025 | $22,500 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Zimmer Family Foundation PO Box 7150, Fremont, CA 94537 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (510) 325-8943, stephanieharrisontmw@gmail.com |
| What to submit | There is no standard request form required by the foundation. All applications for assistance requests are submitted by either email or written request to Stephanie Harrison. |
| Deadlines | No deadline date required |
| Restrictions | Only restriction is the applicant must located either in Houston, TX, Colorado or the Bay Area in California. |
What Zimmer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $13,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support | $4,500 |
| Individual | General support | $3,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Foundat | General support | $2,000 |
| Houston Humane Society | General support | $2,000 |
| MD Andersen Cancer Center | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $1,500 |
| Star of Hope | General support | $1,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Hermann | General | $1,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | General | $1,000 |
| Toys for Tots | General support | $500 |
| ACLU | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- George Zimmer
- James Zimmer
- Stephanie Harrison
Questions people ask
Does Zimmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline date required.
How much does Zimmer Family Foundation give?
$22,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Zimmer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Zimmer (President), James Zimmer (Trustee) and Stephanie Harrison (Treasurer).
What does Zimmer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.