Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Old Tappan, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$891,322
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
41% 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 | $38,000 | 39 | $846,376 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 38 | $868,425 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 39 | $891,322 |
How to apply
Dorothy 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 Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 20 | $24,000 |
| New York | 11 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Inc | Care for Animals | $2,000 |
| Bergen County Horse Rescue | care for animal | $2,000 |
| Misfit Acres Inc | care for animals | $2,000 |
| Standarbred Retirement Foundation | care for animals | $2,000 |
| Wild Lands Wild Horses Fund Corp | care for animals | $2,000 |
| Peace 4 Paws | care for animal | $1,500 |
| Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge Inc | care for animals | $1,500 |
| Closter Animal Welfare | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Animal Life Savers Inc | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Tevaland | care for birds | $1,000 |
| Guardians of Rescue | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Wild Cat Foundation | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Double D Bar Ranch Inc | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Freedom Inc | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Pet Adoption | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Skylands Animal Sanctuary | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Harmony Rescue Inc | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Oasis Animal Sanctuary Inc | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| East Maui Animal Refuge | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Save-A-Pet | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Northern Colorado Friends of Feral | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Friends of Wayne Animals | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Stray of Heart | Care for Animals | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bergen County Animal Shelter | care for animal | $1,000 |
| SOS Beagle Rescue Inc | care for animal | $1,000 |
| Rescue Road Trips | care for animal | $1,000 |
| Peaceable Primate Sanctuary | care for animal | $1,000 |
| P'Nuts Freedom Farm | care for animal | $1,000 |
| Second Change for Animals Inc | care for animal | $1,000 |
| Start | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Shaw Wildlife Sanctuary | care for animals | $1,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Paws of War | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Front Range Freedom Rescue Inc | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Hounds in Pounds Inc | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Save a Pet Animal Rescue | care for animals | $1,000 |
| Shore Saves | care for animals | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Porro
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Porro (Trustee).
What does Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.