Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation
Accepts applications
Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $777,983 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $241,053. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$777,983
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$241,053
- Assets$20.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $637,250 the year before.
25% 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 | $784,671 | 89 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $637,250 | 96 | $17.6 million |
| 2025 | $777,983 | 85 | $20.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hawaii Community Foundation 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 566-5570, scholarshpis@hcf-hawaii.org |
| What to submit, restrictions | See footnote |
What Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 50 | $554,963 |
| Washington | 10 | $59,400 |
| California | 6 | $43,020 |
| Oregon | 4 | $23,300 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $14,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $11,650 |
| Nevada | 2 | $11,650 |
| Arizona | 1 | $8,150 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Jetta zimmerman nursing | $241,053 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Kainoa Kaulukukui-Narikawa | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Nalehua O Puna Donlin | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu- FBO Ariel Wallace-Wong | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Cindy Wu | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Kaile Oleyar | Scholarship | $8,150 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Roosevelt Lu | Scholarshp | $8,150 |
| Midwestern University - Arizona FBO Chianti Motta | Scholarship | $8,150 |
| University of Washington - FBO Sarah Kaupiko | Scholarship | $8,150 |
| Tufts University - FBO Aaron Shiinoki | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Yale University - FBO Bryce Takenaka | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of California - San Francisco FBO Richard Hong | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Quinnipiac University FBO Montana Hunter | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| California Health Sciences University - FBO Rachel Kaneakua | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Western University of Health Sciences - FBO Chung Eun Kim | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Samantha Patanapaiboon | Scholarship | $7,250 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Inji Kim | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Johnathan Kim | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Kayla-Ann Tilimwar | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Kelson Oshiro | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Michelle Nagata | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Leeward Community College FBO Krisen Gouveia | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| National University - FBO Cassidy Lasalle | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo - FBO Leilani Auld | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Alexander Rovinsky | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Carley Park | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Cherry-Anne Parubrub | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Elarie Ranido | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of St Augustine for Health Sciences - FBO Jenesis Rios | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of Washington- FBO Kaila Takai | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of Washington - FBO Risa Sugahara | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| Univerisity of Hawaii at Hilo - FBO Deserie Pagatpatan | Scholarship | $6,900 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Ann Yang | Scholarship | $6,370 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Mika Ishii | Scholarship | $6,370 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Theresa Dao-Nakamatsu | Scholarship | $6,370 |
| University of Southern California FBO Alicia Zhong | Scholarship | $6,370 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Caitlin Raquel Baclay | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Emi Lin Luo | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Haliaaloha Maele-Ramos | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Hawaii at Manoa - FBO Harmoni Brennan | Scholarship | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
Questions people ask
Does Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation give?
$777,983 in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Trustee).
What does Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.