The Zimmerman Family Foundation gives in a highly concentrated way, with the vast majority of its grantmaking going to Kansas State University Foundation—especially the Department of Agronomy—suggesting a strong interest in agriculture and land-grant university priorities. Beyond that anchor relationship, the foundation consistently supports a mix of Salina-area community needs, Presbyterian-affiliated institutions, and faith-based or student-serving organizations, alongside selective gifts to arts, education, and health services. Its pattern suggests a locally rooted family foundation that combines a major commitment to Kansas State with steady support for hometown nonprofits and Christian-oriented causes.
Highly concentrated giving with one dominant grantee and a smaller circle of repeat recipients; most organizations receive modest, recurring grants over multiple years rather than one-time gifts.
Kansas State University Foundation, Kansas Wesleyan University, Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Rite of Passage Journeys, Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank
$275K
$6.2M
$573K
$284K
Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$3K
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2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | $40,000 | 2025 | Chapel Renovation |
| Rite of Passage Journeys | Seattle, WA | $30,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Sunrise Presbyterian Church | Salina, KS | $25,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Presbyterian Manor | Salina, KS | $17,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | $12,000 | 2025 | Tennis |
| Answers in Genesis | Petersburg, KY | $9,617 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Kansas 4H Foundation | Manhattan, KS | $8,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Wichita Community Tennis | Wichita, KS | $7,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Phillips Fundamental Learning Center | Wichita, KS | $6,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Shares | Salina, KS | $6,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Justice for All | Wichita, KS | $5,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| International Students | Colorado Springs, CO | $5,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Bridges International | Austin, TX | $5,500 | 2025 | General fund |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Regional Health Center Foundation | Salina, KS | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Ashby House | Salina, KS | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Planned Parenthood | Portland, OR | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Trans Lifeline | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank | Salina, KS | $5,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Symphony | Salina, KS | $4,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Grace Foundation | Salina, KS | $3,140 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Education Foundation | Salina, KS | $3,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Manhattan, KS | $3,000 | 2025 | General Funds |
| Faith Baptist Bible College | Springfield, MO | $3,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Love, Chloe Foundation | Salina, KS | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| The Ability Experience | Charlotte, NC | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Central Kansas Mental Health Center | Salina, KS | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Mark Arts | Wichita, KS | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| GiveWell | Oakland, CA | $2,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| KUOW Public Radio | Seattle, WA | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Friends of the Salina Public Library | Salina, KS | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Portland Homeless Family Solutions | Portland, OR | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Edmonds Food Bank | Edmonds, WA | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Sunrise Presbyterian Church | Salina, KS | $2,000 | 2025 | Castle Fund |
| Salina Corssroads Marathon | Salina, KS | $2,000 | 2025 | Marathon |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg, KS | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Salina Family YMCA | Salina, KS | $2,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Mona Foundation | Bellevue, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Cascade PBS | Seattle, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Foundation for Edmonds School District | Lynnwood, WA | $1,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | $1,500 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Touch A Life | McKinney, TX | $1,200 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Boys and Girls Club of Edmonds | Edmonds, WA | $1,117 | 2025 | General fund |
| Salina Rescue Mission | Salina, KS | $1,100 | 2025 | General Fund |
| KMUW Radio | Wichita, KS | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Greater Salina Community Foundation | Salina, KS | $1,000 | 2025 | Women Helping Women |
| Edmonds Center for the Arts | Edmonds, WA | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | Bend, OR | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | $1,000 | 2025 | General Fund |
Rite of Passage Journeys
$30,000General Fund
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
$25,000General Fund
Salina Presbyterian Manor
$17,000General Fund
Wichita State University
$12,000Tennis
General Fund
Kansas 4H Foundation
$8,000General Fund
Wichita Community Tennis
$7,000General Fund
Salina Shares
$6,000General Fund
Justice for All
$5,500General Fund
International Students
$5,500General Fund
Bridges International
$5,500General fund
Ashby House
$5,000General Fund
Planned Parenthood
$5,000General Fund
Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank
$5,000General Fund
Salina Education Foundation
$3,000General Fund
Kansas State University Foundation
$3,000General Funds
Faith Baptist Bible College
$3,000General Fund
Love, Chloe Foundation
$2,500General Fund
The Ability Experience
$2,500General Fund
Central Kansas Mental Health Center
$2,500General Fund
Mark Arts
$2,500General Fund
KUOW Public Radio
$2,000General Fund
Friends of the Salina Public Library
$2,000General Fund
Portland Homeless Family Solutions
$2,000General Fund
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
$2,000Castle Fund
Salina Corssroads Marathon
$2,000Marathon
Cascade PBS
$1,500General Fund
Foundation for Edmonds School District
$1,500General Fund
Oregon Public Broadcasting
$1,500General Fund
Touch A Life
$1,200General Fund
Boys and Girls Club of Edmonds
$1,117General fund
Salina Rescue Mission
$1,100General Fund
KMUW Radio
$1,000General Fund
Edmonds Center for the Arts
$1,000General Fund