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The William Zimmerman Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, encouraging nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting for potential engagement opportunities. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $630K across 24 grantees.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Center for Food Safety
$1.9M
26%
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OAKLAND
$1.1M
15%
MAMA HOPE INC
$485K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION?
No. THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION give?
THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $630 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Center for Food Safety, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OAKLAND, and MAMA HOPE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION?
THE WILLIAM ZIMMERMAN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.