The Joyce & Bernard Zimmerman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorwalk, Connecticut · EIN 06-1599625 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$67K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,200.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
34% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ct | Trumbull, CT | Unrestricted general support | $10,500 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general support | $8,000 |
| Lehigh University Hillel | Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted general support | $5,400 |
| Nice Jewish Runners Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted general support | $5,400 |
| Laddie Lawrence Schlorship Fund | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $5,000 |
| Stay Focused Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general support | $5,000 |
| Mib Agents | Barnard, VT | Unrestricted general support | $4,000 |
| Circle of Care | Wilton, CT | Unrestricted general support | $3,200 |
| Temple Israel Foundation | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $3,196 |
| Camp Kesem | Torrington, CT | Unrestricted general support | $3,000 |
| Pequot Running Club | Greens Farms, CT | Unrestricted general support | $2,500 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general support | $1,500 |
| Homes With Hope Inc | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $1,500 |
| Westport Public Library | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $1,500 |
| Ct Audubon Society | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted general support | $1,000 |
| Ronan Thompson Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted general support | $1,000 |
| Susan Fund | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted general support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $750 |
| Baruch College Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted general support | $500 |
| Cma Education Foundation | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted general support | $500 |
| Norwalk Hospital | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted general support | $500 |
| Pct4pc | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $500 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Westport | Westport, CT | Unrestricted general support | $380 |
| Chabad on Campus at Claremont | Claremont, CA | Unrestricted general support | $360 |
| Bethel Volunteer Fire Department | Bethel, CT | Unrestricted general support | $250 |
| Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted general support | $250 |
| Norwalk Public Library Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted general support | $250 |
| Norwalk Symphony Orchestra | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted general support | $200 |
| Weston High School PTO Inc | Weston, CT | Unrestricted general support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,336 | 29 |
| 2023 | $25,519 | 22 |
| 2022 | $8,897 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620229349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1599625
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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