Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $727,026 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $173,952. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$727,026
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$173,952
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $584,661 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $593,492 | 96 | $0 |
| 2024 | $584,661 | 92 | $0 |
| 2025 | $727,026 | 78 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York. It also paid $3,700 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $303,735 |
| Tennessee | 16 | $193,462 |
| Florida | 19 | $189,276 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $14,663 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,100 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $9,173 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,110 |
| Illinois | 2 | $680 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $311 |
| Ohio | 2 | $280 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JDC | General operations | $173,952 |
| Jewish Federation of NashvilleMiddl | General operations | $157,500 |
| Jewish Family Services - Ruth Rales | General operations | $90,829 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Bea | General operations | $50,998 |
| Leffell School | General operations | $44,218 |
| JCC of Mid Westchester | General operations | $21,675 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | General operations | $20,018 |
| Park Avenue Synaogue | General operations | $15,966 |
| Jewish Book Council | General operations | $13,772 |
| Individual | General | $12,863 |
| PJ Library | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Memphis | General operations | $10,000 |
| United way of Metropolitan Nashvill | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $8,173 |
| Chabad of Southwest Broward | General Operation | $7,500 |
| West End Synagogue | General operations | $7,336 |
| Individual | General | $5,950 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | General operations | $5,650 |
| Individual | General Operations | $5,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Temple Congregation Ohabai Shal | General operations | $4,549 |
| University of Miami Athletics | General Operations | $4,500 |
| World Jewish Relief | General operations | $3,600 |
| Individual | General operations | $3,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | General operations | $2,590 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | General operations | $2,500 |
| Temple Emanuel | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operations | $2,230 |
| Temple Emanuel of Palm Beach | General operations | $2,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $1,807 |
| Hands on Tzedakah Inc | General operations | $1,800 |
| Weitzman Museum | General | $1,800 |
| JFundersorg | General operations | $1,700 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation | General operations | $1,274 |
| 1 Hope Therapeutic Riding Horse Res | General Operations | $1,110 |
| Itimamerican Friends of Itim | General operations | $1,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General operations | $1,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Felnet | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond Zimmerman
- Fred E Zimmerman
- Robin Rubinoff
Questions people ask
Does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation give?
$727,026 in tax year 2025, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond Zimmerman (Trustee), Fred E Zimmerman (Trustee) and Robin Rubinoff (Trustee).
What does Raymond Zimmerman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.