Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Warsaw, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
57% 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 | $4.4 million | 38 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 31 | $12.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 37 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc 345 East Main Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (574) 267-6131 |
| What to submit | THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT: www.zimmerbiomet.com/en/about-us/our-impact.html |
| Restrictions | The zimmer biomet foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that advance diversity, equity and inclusion, help build healthy communities, advance stem education and provide disaster relief. |
What Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $550,000 |
| Indiana | 15 | $526,110 |
| California | 2 | $290,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 2 | $110,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $101,005 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Matching Charitable Contributions | $1.1 million |
| Movement Is Life Inc | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Opm Education Inc DBA NTH Dimensions | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $275,000 |
| Altamed Foundation | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $250,000 |
| J Robert Gladden Society DBA J Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $175,000 |
| Warsaw Community School Corporation | Support of STEM education programs | $150,000 |
| Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc | Support of Scholarship Program | $125,000 |
| The Perry Initiative | General support for STEM programs | $125,000 |
| E4E Relief LLC | General support of team member relief fund | $101,005 |
| Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $100,000 |
| American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $50,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches | Support of Disaster Relief efforts | $50,000 |
| Elevatemed Inc | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $50,000 |
| Orthopedics Capital Foundation Inc | General support for building healthy communities | $50,000 |
| Grace Schools DBA Grace College | General support for STEM programs and community programs | $45,000 |
| Americares Foundations Inc | Support of Disaster Relief efforts | $40,000 |
| Direct Relief | Support of Disaster Relief efforts | $40,000 |
| The Hip Society | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $40,000 |
| Healthy Community Coalition of Kosciusko County Inc | General support for building healthy communities | $35,000 |
| Cardinal Services Inc of Indiana | Support of STEM education programs | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County | General support for building healthy communities | $30,000 |
| Kosciusko Community YMCA | General support for building healthy communities | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| NAMI National DBA National Alliance on Mental Illness | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| Operation Homefront Inc | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| Pride Orthopaedics Inc | General support to address health disparities and assist in education | $10,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers | Support of STEM education programs | $10,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children and Adults With Disabilities | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | General support for building healthy communities | $10,000 |
| Faith Aid | General support for building healthy communities | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ind | General support for building healthy communities | $5,000 |
| Kosciusko County Council on Aging & Aged | General support for building healthy communities | $5,000 |
| World Compassion Network Inc | Support of Disaster Relief efforts | $5,000 |
| Science Central Inc | Support of STEM education programs | $4,000 |
| Combined Community Services Inc | Matching Charitable Contributions | $2,110 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Winkler
- Chad F Phipps
- Rachel Ellingson
- Paul Stellato
- Pradipto Bagchi
- Michael Wall
- Matthew R St Louis
- Eric Meyer
- Jill Clark
- Kristen Cardillo
Questions people ask
Does Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Winkler (Director and President), Chad F Phipps (Director, Senior Vice President and Secretary), Rachel Ellingson (Senior Vice President (END 02/2025)) and Paul Stellato (Vice President and Controller) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.