Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $990,000 the year before.
73% 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 | $410,000 | 4 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $990,000 | 10 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 16 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust 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 Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alma College | Charitable gift match | $1.5 million |
| Alma College | General fund | $100,000 |
| City Opera House | General fund | $67,662 |
| Cadillac Rotary Charities | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | General fund | $10,000 |
| Elk Rapids District Library | General fund | $10,000 |
| Little Rascals Cat Sanctuary Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oasis Family Resource Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Traverse City Philharmonic | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wcmu Public Media | General fund | $10,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Public Radio | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lake County Historical Society | General fund | $5,000 |
| TC Paw Cat Rescue | General fund | $5,000 |
| Veterans for Peace Chapter 50 | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vouge Theatre | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
- Philip E Rodgers Jr
Questions people ask
Does Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Co-Trustee) and Philip E Rodgers Jr (Co-Trustee).
What does Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.