Joseph G and Helen I Zimmerman Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 83-1163711 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | Alma, MI | Charitable gift match | $1,500,000 |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | General fund | $100,000 |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | General fund | $67,662 |
| Cadillac Rotary Charities | Cadillac, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | Traverse City, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Elk Rapids District Library | Elk Rapids, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Little Rascals Cat Sanctuary Inc | Manistee, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oasis Family Resource Center | Cadillac, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Traverse City Philharmonic | Traverse City, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Wcmu Public Media | Mt Pleasant, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | General fund | $10,000 |
| Interlochen Public Radio | Interlochen, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Lake County Historical Society | Baldwin, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tc Paw Cat Rescue | Traverse City, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Veterans for Peace Chapter 50 | Traverse City, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Vouge Theatre | Manistee, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,772,662 | 16 |
| 2024 | $990,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $410,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622539349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1163711
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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