AI Summary
The Zimmel Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to engage through established connections. Organizations interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, DC
$1.2M
19%
NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES INC
Washington, DC
$510K
8%
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
Washington, DC
$500K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Colorado, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $999 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES INC, and NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
ZIMMEL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.