The Lynn And Robert Zimmer Family
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the well-being of the Jewish community and promoting human rights and democratic values. It funds social services, medical research, and animal welfare, reflecting a commitment to health, social welfare, and community support. The foundation also shows interest in the arts and cultural initiatives, as evidenced by its grants to arts organizations. Overall, it aims to make a positive impact across multiple sectors, with a significant focus on Jewish organizations and social services.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize charities with programs in the Jewish community, social services, arts, or health that can demonstrate a clear, specific use of funds and submit a concise mailed letter.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic alignment with Jewish organizations, social services, arts, or medical/health causes.
- • Project budget in the small-to-mid grant range (observed grants from about $1K to $50K, median near $20K).
- • Ability to submit a clear mailed letter describing intended use of funds and contact a named officer by phone if needed.
- • Geographic connection to states already funded (notably New York and Florida) is helpful.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in four different states, showing a multi-state footprint, although most dollars were concentrated in one state.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funded several independent organizations (5–7 recipients per year), and most 2024 grantees were new, so the recipient set is moderately broad for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Based on three years of filings, the foundation funded many new grantees (five of six in 2024) and only one recipient repeated across years, and a public submission route (mailed letter to a named contact) is provided, making entry by unfamiliar applicants plausible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
