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John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation

Preselected recipients only Madison, Wisconsin · EIN 391524362

John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $44,350 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $55,350 the year before.

57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$55,35016$141,210
2024$44,35021$129,471

How to apply

John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin17$41,100
Minnesota3$2,250
North Carolina1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Time of Grace
Milwaukee, WI
Support of Christian Ministry Services$12,500
University of Wisconsin Foundation
Madison, WI
Support for various research and educational progr$5,500
Wisconsin Historical Foundation
Madison, WI
Support of Capital Campaign$5,000
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras
Madison, WI
Support for the production of high quality symphonic concerts$5,000
Siebert Lutheran Foundation
Milwaukee, WI
Support for the growth of organizations in the Lut$2,500
Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel
Madison, WI
Support for Christian Campus Ministry services$2,000
Christ Lutheran Church
Baileys Harbor, WI
Support for Christian Ministry Services$1,500
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Waukesha, WI
Support for worldwide mission work$1,500
WELS Kingdom Workers
Waukesha, WI
Support for worldwide mission work$1,000
Access Community Health Center
Madison, WI
Support for improving the health and lives of its$1,000
Poblo Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
Support of Christian Ministry Services$1,000
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Asheville, NC
Support for Community Programs$1,000
First Emmanuel Lutheran School
Cedarburg, WI
Support of Christian Ministry Services$1,000
Little Saints Early Childhood Center
Prior Lake, MN
Support for School Programs$1,000
St Marcus Lutheran School
Milwaukee, WI
Support for the school's many educational programs$700
Door of Life Food Bank
Sister Bay, WI
Support for community programs$500
Women's Fund of Door County
Sturgeon Bay, WI
Support for community programs$500
St Vincent De Paul Society
Madison, WI
Support for Charitable Services$500
River Food Pantry
Madison, WI
Support for community programs$300
The Sanctuary at West St Paul
West St Paul, MN
Support Senior Living Facilities$250
Agrace
Madison, WI
Support of Hospice Care$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation give?

$44,350 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists John C Zimdars Jr (Trustee) and Peggy Zimdars (Trustee).

What does John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.

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