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The William Zimmerman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation allocated a total of $630,000 across 24 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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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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Grantee
Grant Size
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, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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.
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