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John And Peggy Zimdars Foundation is a private trust based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1985. The principal officer is John C Zimdars Jr. It holds total assets of $129K. Annual income is reported at $34K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $141K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, John And Peggy Zimdars Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $168K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $44K in 2022 to $55K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $69K distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $38K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John And Peggy Zimdars Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, MN.
John And Peggy Zimdars Foundation has distributed a total of $168K across 54 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $38K.
John And Peggy Zimdars Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John And Peggy Zimdars Foundation is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Zimdars Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peggy Zimdars | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$57K
Total Assets
$141K
Fair Market Value
$141K
Net Worth
$141K
Grants Paid
$55K
Contributions
$114K
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$5K
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$168K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siebert Lutheran FoundationSupport for the growth of organizations in the Lut | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran ChapelSupport for Christian Campus Ministry services | Madison, WI | $12K | 2024 |
| Carbone Cancer CenterSupport for cancer programs | Madison, WI | $5K | 2024 |
| Madison Symphony OrchestraSupport for the production of high quality symphon | Madison, WI | $4K | 2024 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationSupport for various research and educational progr | Madison, WI | $2K | 2024 |
| Wels Kingdom WorkersSupport for worldwide mission work | Waukesha, WI | $1K | 2024 |
| National Christian Foundation WisconsinSupport for the Giving Fund | Brookfield, WI | $1K | 2024 |
| Access Community Health CenterSupport for improving the health and lives of its | Madison, WI | $1K | 2024 |
| Gps Education PartnersSupport for educational programs | Waukesha, WI | $1K | 2024 |
| River Food PantrySupport for community programs | Madison, WI | $1K | 2024 |
| St Marcus Lutheran SchoolSupport for the school's many educational programs | Milwaukee, WI | $550 | 2024 |
| Women'S Fund Of Door CountySupport for community programs | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $500 | 2024 |
| Door Of Life Food BankSupport for community programs | Sister Bay, WI | $500 | 2024 |
| Central African Medical MissionSupport for worldwide mission work | Swartz Creek, MN | $500 | 2024 |
| Fund For Campus Servant LeadershipSupport for Christian Campus Ministry services | Waunakee, WI | $400 | 2024 |
| Lodi School DistrictSupport for school programs | Lodi, WI | $250 | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Evangelican Lutheran SynodSupport for the church's mission | Waukesha, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Vulnerable Children'S FoundationSupport for providing Christian education | Brookfield, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| First Immanuel Lutheran ChurchSupport for church's mission | Cedarburg, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| AgraceSupport for improving the health and lives of its | Madison, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Christ Lutheran ChurchSupport for church's mission | Deforest, WI | $250 | 2023 |
| Madison Philharmonic ChorusSupport for sharing the gift of music | Madison, WI | $100 | 2023 |
| Time Of Grace MinistrySupport the delivery of spiritual messaging across all media | Milwaukee, WI | $3K | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodSupport for the church's mission | Waukesha, WI | $2K | 2022 |
| St Andrews Lutheran ChurchSupport for the church's mission | Middleton, WI | $500 | 2022 |
| Door County Community FoundationSupport for community programs | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $500 | 2022 |
| Madison Public Art Project IncSupport for emeriging and established artists | Madison, WI | $500 | 2022 |