The Joyce & Bernard Zimmerman Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 06-1599625

Foundation Overview

Based in Norwalk, CT, The Joyce & Bernard Zimmerman Foundation has awarded 211 grants totaling $204,380 to organizations in New York, Connecticut and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $10,500, with a median award of $200.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$204,380
Total Assets
$1,354,726
Median Grant (all grants)
$200

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 48%

14 of 29 recipients (48%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

60% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Westport (25%), Norwalk (22%), Bridgeport (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+186%

Strong 186% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes

Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Joyce & Bernard Zimmerman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Baruch College Fund $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Bethel Volunteer Fire Department $250 Bethel, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Brooklyn College $250 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Camp Kesem $3,000 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $380 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Chabad On Campus At Claremont $360 Claremont, CA, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Circle Of Care $3,200 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Cma Education Foundation $500 Stamford, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Ct Audubon Society $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Dana-farber Cancer Institute $1,500 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Homes With Hope Inc $1,500 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Laddie Lawrence Schlorship Fund $5,000 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Lehigh University Hillel $5,400 Bethlehem, PA, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Make-a-wish Foundation Of Ct $10,500 Trumbull, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Mercy Learning Center $750 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Mib Agents $4,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
New York Road Runners Inc $8,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Nice Jewish Runners Inc $5,400 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Norwalk Hospital $500 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Norwalk Public Library Foundation Inc $250 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra $200 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Pct4pc $500 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Pequot Running Club $2,500 Greens Farms, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Ronan Thompson Foundation $1,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Stay Focused Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Susan Fund $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Temple Israel Foundation $3,196 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Weston High School Pto Inc $200 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Westport Public Library $1,500 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2024
Baruch College Fund $150 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $860 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Circle Of Care $8,500 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Dvcc $75 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Mercy Learning Center $500 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Mib Agents $5,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Temple Israel Foundation $3,834 Minneapolis, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Westport Public Library $150 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Make A Wish Trumbull $500 Trumbull, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Animal Control $100 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Senior Center $250 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Volunteer Ems $1,000 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Warm Up Fund $250 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Lehigh University Hillel $1,000 Bethlehem, PA, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Laddie Lawrence Schlorship Fund $1,000 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Rvna Health $50 Ridgefield, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Ct Audubon Society $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
American Friends Of Magen David $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Baruch College Fund $150 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $860 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Circle Of Care $8,500 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Dvcc $75 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Mercy Learning Center $500 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Mib Agents $5,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Temple Israel Foundation $3,834 Minneapolis, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Westport Public Library $150 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Make A Wish Trumbull $500 Trumbull, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Animal Control $100 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Senior Center $250 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Volunteer Ems $1,000 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Weston Warm Up Fund $250 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Lehigh University Hillel $1,000 Bethlehem, PA, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Laddie Lawrence Schlorship Fund $1,000 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Rvna Health $50 Ridgefield, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Ct Audubon Society $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
American Friends Of Magen David $500 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2023
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $300 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Circle Of Care $200 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Dvcc $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $500 Phoenix, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Mercy Learning Center $200 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Mib Agents $3,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
St Jude Childrens Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Temple Israel Foundation $3,597 Minneapolis, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Westport Public Library $100 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
American Cancer Society $100 Kennesaw, GA, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Rowayton Gardeners $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $300 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Circle Of Care $200 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Dvcc $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $500 Phoenix, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Mercy Learning Center $200 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Mib Agents $3,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
St Jude Childrens Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Temple Israel Foundation $3,597 Minneapolis, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Westport Public Library $100 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
American Cancer Society $100 Kennesaw, GA, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Rowayton Gardeners $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2022
Siena College $25 Loudonville, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Dana-farber Cancer Institute $200 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Boys Town $50 Boys Town, NE, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Yale New Haven $50 New Haven, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Breast Cancer Alliance $100 Greenwich, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Norwalk Hospital $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Yeshiva Of Staten Island $50 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Westport Public Library $100 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Temple Israel Foundation $3,545 Minneapolix, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Westport Pal $50 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
St Jude Childrens Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Mib Agents $6,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Mercy Learning Center $100 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $350 Phoenix, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Dvcc $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Daniel Trust Foundation $300 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Circle Of Care $100 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $172 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Calvary Hospital $100 Bronx, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Baruch College Fund $100 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Siena College $25 Loudonville, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Dana-farber Cancer Institute $200 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Boys Town $50 Boys Town, NE, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Yale New Haven $50 New Haven, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Breast Cancer Alliance $100 Greenwich, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Norwalk Hospital $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Yeshiva Of Staten Island $50 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Westport Public Library $100 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Temple Israel Foundation $3,545 Minneapolix, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Westport Pal $50 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
St Jude Childrens Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Mib Agents $6,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Mercy Learning Center $100 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $350 Phoenix, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Dvcc $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Daniel Trust Foundation $300 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Circle Of Care $100 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $172 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Calvary Hospital $100 Bronx, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Baruch College Fund $100 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Siena College $25 Loudonville, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Brooklyn College $100 Brooklyn, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Camp Kesem $500 Torrington, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Dana-farber Cancer Institute $200 Boston, MA, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Boys Town $50 Boys Town, NE, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Yale New Haven $50 New Haven, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Breast Cancer Alliance $100 Greenwich, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Norwalk Hospital $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Yeshiva Of Staten Island $50 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Westport Public Library $100 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Temple Israel Foundation $3,545 Minneapolix, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Westport Pal $50 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
St Jude Childrens Hospital $100 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Mib Agents $6,000 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Mercy Learning Center $100 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $350 Phoenix, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Dvcc $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Daniel Trust Foundation $300 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Circle Of Care $100 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $172 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Calvary Hospital $100 Bronx, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Baruch College Fund $100 New York, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2021
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $426 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Circle Of Care $250 Wilton, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Daniel Trust Foundation $500 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $700 Phoenix, AZ, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Mercy Learning Center $150 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Mib Agents $1,500 Barnard, VT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
St Jude Childrens Hospital $200 Memphis, TN, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Temple Israel Foundation $3,195 Minneapolix, MN, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Westport Public Library $114 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Yeshiva Of Staten Island $50 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Calvary Hospital $300 Bronx, NY, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Jewish Senior Services $100 Bridgeport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Norwalk Symphony $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Y's Women $45 Westport, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Circle Of Friends $100 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Ruth's House $100 Longmeadow, MA, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Nature Conservancy $25 Weston, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Beth Israel Chabad $36 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Dvcc $50 Norwalk, CT, US Unrestricted General Support 2020
Caroline House $5,100 Bridgeport, CT, US General 2018
Chabad Lubavitch Of Westport $468 Westport, CT, US General 2018
Daniel Trust Foundation $3,000 Bridgeport, CT, US General 2018
Make A Wish Foundation Of America $250 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2018
Montgomery College Foundation $100 Rockville, MD, US General 2018
St Jude Childrens Hospital $300 Memphis, TN, US General 2018
Temple Israel Foundation $3,172 Minneapolix, MN, US General 2018
Yale New Haven Hospital $100 New Haven, CT, US General 2018
Yeshiva Of Staten Island $50 Staten Island, NY, US General 2018
Norwalk Hospital $200 Norwalk, CT, US General 2018
Brooklyn College $50 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
Feeding America $25 Wallingford, CT, US General 2018
Jewish Senior Services $100 Bridgeport, CT, US General 2018
Shriners Hospital $100 Springfield, MA, US General 2018
Westport Historical Society $50 Westport, CT, US General 2018
Ehhs Alumni $100 East Haven, CT, US General 2018
Chrons & Colitis Foundation $50 Garden City, NY, US General 2018
Mercy Learning Center $50 Bridgeport, CT, US General 2018
National Brain & Tumor Society $50 Newtown, CT, US General 2018
Camp Kesem $5,000 Goochland, VA, US General 2018
Domestic Violence Crisis Center $50 Norwalk, CT, US General 2018
Westport Public Library $30 Westport, CT, US General 2018
Frontier Home & Hospice $50 Wallingford, CT, US General 2018
Mib Agents $5,000 Barnard, VT, US General 2018
Banuch College Fund $100 New York, NY, US General 2018

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Contact Information

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EIN 06-1599625
Website N/A
Address 597 WESTPORT AVE UNIT B239 Norwalk, CT 06851-4454

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Joyce & Bernard Zimmerman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President - As Required Joyce Zimmerman
Director Ellen Spear

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.