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Paul Simons Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in STONY BROOK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Elizabeth Williamson. It holds total assets of $109.3M. Annual income is reported at $801K. Total assets have grown from $36.9M in 2011 to $109.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Paul Simons Foundation Inc. has made 8 grants totaling $36.1M, with a median grant of $2.4M. Annual giving has grown from $4.9M in 2020 to $12.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $12.9M, with an average award of $4.5M. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Paul Simons Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Paul Simons Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $36.1M across 8 grants. The median grant size is $2.4M, with an average of $4.5M. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $12.9M.
Paul Simons Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paul Simons Foundation Inc. is headquartered in STONY BROOK, NY.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James H Simons | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Williamson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathaniel Simons | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Griffiths | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Simons | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Simons | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$109.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$109.3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$36.1M
Average Grant
$4.5M
Median Grant
$2.4M
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Nature Preserve IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Stony Brook, NY | $12.9M | 2023 |
| The Safina CenterFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT | Setauket, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| The Li Museum Of American Art History & CarriagesGeneral Program Support - LI Rides For Kids | Stony Brook, NY | $13K | 2020 |