The Edw. F. Zimmer Community Fund

The Edw. F. Zimmer Community Fund We provide funding to New Mexico nonprofits working at the grass roots level to improve life quality. Seed Money for New Mexico's Grass Roots
The Edw. F.

Zimmer Community Fund (ZCF)

We've launched ZCF to help fund the grass roots nonprofits that make New Mexico a land of enchantment. Their work, in the following areas, make our lives richer:

Propping up New Mexicans in need,
Helping small businesses open and thrive
Stewarding our flora and fauna
Preserving and expanding our vast cultural heritage and arts
Providing pet cats with affordable spay/n

euter

So if your one of these organizations, and a grant will make you more effective, please reach out to us. We'd like to help. ZCF is a successor group replacing the former Zimmer Feline Foundation. Visit our web site for details.

Adaptive Sports Program NM empowers children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through year-round sports. Looks l...
09/14/2025

Adaptive Sports Program NM empowers children, adults, and veterans with disabilities through year-round sports. Looks like fund doesn't it? And, they are one of the many organizations receiving regular grants from us including the ones going out later this month. We appreciate their work!

We're pleased to include The National Forest Foundation in our list of September grant recipients. Our funding will dir...
09/13/2025

We're pleased to include The National Forest Foundation in our list of September grant recipients. Our funding will directly support collaborative efforts with the U.S. Forest Service, local communities and partners to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health and enhance wildlife habitats in New Mexico. The photo below was taken in the Jemez Mountains.

We will continue to take applications for September grants through Monday so there's still time to apply.

We're happy to include Girls Inc of Santa Fe in the nonprofits receiving our grants later this month. They equip young ...
09/04/2025

We're happy to include Girls Inc of Santa Fe in the nonprofits receiving our grants later this month. They equip young girls with the necessary tools and support for success, connecting them with like-minded peers who share their aspirations and determination. Over 1,140 girls were served in 2024. Girls Inc has been a grant recipient since we began our program in 2023. If your organization has received grants from us before, kindly remember to re-apply annually to ensure you stay on our list of recipients. Our application is on our web site: https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/. Deadline for new and renewed grants is September 15th.

We're proud to add Animal Protection New Mexico to the list of nonprofits receiving grants from us at the end of Septemb...
09/03/2025

We're proud to add Animal Protection New Mexico to the list of nonprofits receiving grants from us at the end of September. Through their collaborative initiatives including an Animal Control Officer Scholarship program, partnership-based spay/neuter clinics and their Companion Animal Food Effort APNM strengthens the safety net for animals across New Mexico.

We're happy to include El Rancho de Las Golondrinas to our list of nonprofits receiving grants from us later this month....
09/03/2025

We're happy to include El Rancho de Las Golondrinas to our list of nonprofits receiving grants from us later this month. They are a living history museum located in La Cienega Valley just south of Santa Fe. We'll be taking applications for September grants through the 15th so if you want to apply, there's still time. For details and to complete an application, visit our web site: https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/

Nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that support human services, animal welfare, or environmental initiatives at the g...
08/15/2025

Nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that support human services, animal welfare, or environmental initiatives at the grassroots level are invited to apply for our third quarter grants.

For eligibility requirements and to access our online application, please visit our website: : https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/. The deadline for applications is September 15th.

In June, we made our first grant to Espanola Humane to help expand their Pet Amigos program, which offers TNR, free vaccinations, spay/neuter, and pet care support in underserved areas, including remote regions and Pueblo lands.

Since the launch of our Grass Roots Grants Program in September 2023, 1.5 million dollars has been provided to 144 New Mexico nonprofits.

We're now taking applications for September grants. And the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus has already applied ...
07/18/2025

We're now taking applications for September grants. And the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus has already applied and been approved for their first grant with us.

Among other things, our support will help them ensure equitable access to music and music education in New Mexico for youth from low-income backgrounds.

If your nonprofit could benefit from extra funding, visit our web site to learn more about our Grass Roots Grants program, click here: https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/. Deadline for grants is September 15th.

Resolve in Santa Fe has been providing violence prevention education for 25 years. Working with the public and collabor...
06/13/2025

Resolve in Santa Fe has been providing violence prevention education for 25 years. Working with the public and collaborating with schools and nonprofits. We're including them in our June grants.

The Albuquerque Museum Foundation's Magic Bus provides free admission, transportation, and a guided tour by trained staf...
06/13/2025

The Albuquerque Museum Foundation's Magic Bus provides free admission, transportation, and a guided tour by trained staff during the school year. It's one of their programs our June Grass Roots Grants will help fund.

If your nonprofit would like to apply for a June grant, we'll continue to accept applications through the weekend. Visit our website for eligibility requirements and a link to the application.

There are still 3 days left to apply for a June Grant. Click here for details: https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/...
06/12/2025

There are still 3 days left to apply for a June Grant. Click here for details: https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/.

You're never too young (or old) to enjoy a good book. And we're happy to award a June grant to Libros for Kids in Albuquerque. They intend to use the funding to help purchase books and postage to provide over 8,000 enrolled children with the gift of reading.

Applications for 2nd Quarter grants can still be submitted up to the 15th of June. Visit our web site for details. Pa...
06/10/2025

Applications for 2nd Quarter grants can still be submitted up to the 15th of June. Visit our web site for details. Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County is on our list for June grants. They plan on using the grant to help put on spay/neuter clinics for dogs, cats and feral cats in the Tucumcari area. They charge a nominal fee , but also provide the services for free for those that cannot pay. Since last November they've held 3 clinics and altered almost 1,000 animals!

Our next round of grants goes out at the end of this month. Applications are accepted through June 15th. You can reach ...
06/08/2025

Our next round of grants goes out at the end of this month. Applications are accepted through June 15th. You can reach our online application here: https://zimmer-foundation.org/our-focus/.

Quivira Coalition, based in Santa Fe, works throughout the intermountain west to foster soil resilience on working lands. And we're honored to provide them with their third grant later this month.

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