AI Summary
The Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $990K distributed among six grantees in 2024, the Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. 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

CHERRYLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
$1.2M
64%

ALMA COLLEGE
$640K
34%

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
$10K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$220K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST give?
JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $990 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include CHERRYLAND HUMANE SOCIETY, ALMA COLLEGE, and WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST?
JOSEPH G AND HELEN I ZIMMERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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