Marie & John Zimmermann Fund
Preselected recipients only
Marie & John Zimmermann Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $512,500 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$512,500
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $596,500 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $596,500 | 30 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $512,500 | 30 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Marie & John Zimmermann Fund 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 Marie & John Zimmermann Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $156,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $116,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $95,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $60,000 |
| Vermont | 8 | $35,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $18,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | General use of donee | $65,000 |
| Peter's Valley Craft Center Inc | General use of donee | $60,000 |
| The Dream Program Inc | General use of donee | $57,000 |
| Decorative Arts Trust | General use of donee | $45,000 |
| Chashama Inc | General use of donee | $40,000 |
| Hands in 4 Youth Inc | General use of donee | $35,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General use of donee | $31,000 |
| Fairfield University | General use of donee | $30,000 |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | General use of donee | $25,000 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale | General use of donee | $21,000 |
| Society of North American Goldsmiths | General use of donee | $16,000 |
| COMMUNITY FON OF THE ENDLESS MOUntains | General use of donee | $15,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | General use of donee | $15,000 |
| Center for Initiative Art & Culture | General use of donee | $12,500 |
| Landmark School | General use of donee | $10,000 |
| foundationhead residency | General use of donee | $6,000 |
| Atma Vicara | General use of donee | $5,000 |
| Animal Recovery Mission | General use of donee | $4,000 |
| Hinesburg Community Resource Center | General use of donee | $2,500 |
| Lyric Theatre Company | General use of donee | $2,500 |
| Very Merry Theatre | General use of donee | $2,000 |
| Spectrum | General use of donee | $2,000 |
| death with dignity national centre | General use of donee | $2,000 |
| middlebury transitional care | General use of donee | $2,000 |
| St Lawrence University | General use of donee | $1,500 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief | General use of donee | $1,500 |
| Hunger Free Vermont | General use of donee | $1,000 |
| Queen City Cats | General use of donee | $1,000 |
| CHAMPLAIN VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHool | General use of donee | $1,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | General use of donee | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Dail Zimmermann
- Kate J Schneider
- Kristin Z Miskavage
- Kenneth L Goody
- Gae A Zimmermann
Questions people ask
Does Marie & John Zimmermann Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marie & John Zimmermann Fund give?
$512,500 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Marie & John Zimmermann Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists J Dail Zimmermann (Vice President), Kate J Schneider (Secretary), Kristin Z Miskavage (President and Program Manager) and Kenneth L Goody (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Marie & John Zimmermann Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.