Private foundation · Old Tappan, NJ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Trust
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,000
- Typical grant
- $1,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Cocke County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $42,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $42K | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $38K | $500 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Dorothy Zimmerman Trust CO Michael · Old Tappan · 2017680218
- What to send
- A copy of Form 990 and materials describing your activities
- Deadlines
- October 31st
Next one: Oct 31, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Michael J PorroTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Care for Animals
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary | Mount Juliet, Cocke County | Care for Animals | $1,000 |