Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation

EIN 06-1599625 · CT · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in CT, NY, PA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation based in CT paid 29 grants totaling $67.3K to 29 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $10.5K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF CT, NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS INC, and LEHIGH UNIVERSITY HILLEL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$871,603
Giving (latest yr)
$67,336
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
29
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Make-a-wish Foundation of CT$10,500
  • New York Road Runners Inc$8,000
  • Lehigh University Hillel$5,400
  • Nice Jewish Runners Inc$5,400
  • Laddie Lawrence Schlorship Fund$5,000

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$35,926 · 19 grants
  • New York$19,150 · 5 grants
  • Pennsylvania$5,400 · 1 grant
  • Vermont$4,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$1,500 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (29)

Make-a-wish Foundation of CT
Trumbull, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$10,500
New York Road Runners Inc
New York, NY
Unrestricted General Support
$8,000
Nice Jewish Runners Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Unrestricted General Support
$5,400
Lehigh University Hillel
Bethlehem, PA
Unrestricted General Support
$5,400
Laddie Lawrence Schlorship Fund
Westport, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$5,000
Stay Focused Inc
New York, NY
Unrestricted General Support
$5,000
Mib Agents
Barnard, VT
Unrestricted General Support
$4,000
Circle of Care
Wilton, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$3,200
Temple Israel Foundation
Westport, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$3,196
Camp Kesem
Torrington, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$3,000
Pequot Running Club
Greens Farms, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$2,500
Westport Public Library
Westport, CT
Unrestricted General Support
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation reported 29 itemized grants totaling $67.3K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $10.5K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF CT, NEW YORK ROAD RUNNERS INC, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY HILLEL, among 29 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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