Carol And Gene Zamler Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish organizations and initiatives, particularly in the Metro Detroit area. Its mission includes providing assistance to medical research, educational support, and services for individuals with disabilities, as well as supporting homeless animals and terminally ill children. The foundation actively funds organizations that promote Jewish interests, support Israeli troops, and offer medical services. Overall, it aims to enhance community welfare through diverse charitable contributions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize local nonprofits, especially Jewish community organizations or health/disability groups serving Metro Detroit, with existing local credibility or ties into the foundation’s network.
Good Fit
- • An established presence in Michigan or programs serving Metro Detroit.
- • Mission aligned with Jewish community support, disability services, or health/education.
- • Existing relationship or introduction via local partners (e.g., Jewish Federation or prior grantees).
- • Request size that matches the foundation’s history of many modest grants (many under $5K) or occasional larger organizational support.
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in Michigan (about 88% of dollars) though a handful of grants went to four other states; the footprint is effectively local to Metro Detroit.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 18 distinct recipients in the latest year and shows similar counts across three years, with many repeat grantees but also some new entrants, indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is limited: the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and most grantees are recurring (14 returning recipients), though four new recipients appeared in the latest year, so unsolicited entrants appear unlikely but not impossible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
