Zimmerman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zimmerman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Casper, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $700,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $699,421 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $729,370 | 35 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $699,421 | 24 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 19 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Zimmerman Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Zimmerman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 14 | $1.2 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition assistance | $700,000 |
| Highland Park Community Church | Program assistance | $355,646 |
| Casper Family Connections | Program assistance | $30,000 |
| Casper Housing Authority | Support grant | $30,000 |
| Wyoming Rescue Mission | Program grant | $29,000 |
| Casper Christian School | Program development | $22,000 |
| 12-24 Club | Program assistance | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyo | Program development | $10,000 |
| Casper Youth for Christ | Program development | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Program assistance | $10,000 |
| Horizon Internation | Program assistance | $10,000 |
| Robin Wood Ministries | Program assistanceprogram assistance & matching grant | $10,000 |
| Central Wyoming Counseling Center | Program grant | $5,000 |
| True Care Women's Resource Center | Program development | $5,000 |
| WYO4KIDS | Program development | $5,000 |
| Doxa Church | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| St Anthony Tri-Parish School Foundation | Program assistance | $2,500 |
| Jason's Freinds Foundation | Program assistance | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Program grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhonda S Zimmerman
- Mitchel D Zimmerman
- Michael D Zimmerman
- Renee D Stirling
- Lily Zimmerman
- Eva M Zimmerman
- Cory Stirling
- Greg Carroll
- Collin Zimmerman
- Austin Zimmerman
- Mackenzie Stirling
- Clayton Stirling
- Elaina Stirling
- Kendra Jarrard
- Jenelle Zimmerman
Questions people ask
Does Zimmerman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zimmerman Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Zimmerman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rhonda S Zimmerman (President/Director), Mitchel D Zimmerman (Treasurer/Director), Michael D Zimmerman (Director) and Renee D Stirling (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Zimmerman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.