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Simmons Foundation is a private trust based in BROOKHAVEN, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Michael Gold. It holds total assets of $11.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $3K in 2011 to $11.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Simmons Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $919K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $165K and $349K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $349K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 3 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.
Simmons Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, SC, TN.
Simmons Foundation has distributed a total of $919K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
Simmons Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Simmons Foundation is headquartered in BROOKHAVEN, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G Mckittrick Simmons | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Matthews | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Hebert | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristin Ferguson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory Lemos | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$919K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous501(C)(3) SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Pace Academy501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Theatrical Outfit501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| Meyer Center501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Greenville, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Aum501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Huntsville, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Experience Reality501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Proverbs 1210 Animal Rescue501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Dickson, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Peace Center501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Zoo Atlanta501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2023 |
| The Tara Club501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Hapeville, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Atlanta Triangle Club501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Trinity Anglican Church501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| East-West Ministries Internation501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Plano, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Church Of The Ascension501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Rockley Family Foundation501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Wheat Ridge, CO | $4K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Wake Forest University501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Winstonsalem, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Congregation Church South Dartmouth501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Dartmouth, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hope Heals Camp501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $75K | 2022 |
| Duke University501(C)(3) SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Reach Out Youth Solutions501 (C) (3) SUPPORT | Stone Mountain, GA | $40K | 2021 |
| Chattanooga Fc Foundation501 (C) (3) SUPPORT | Chattanooga, TN | $20K | 2020 |
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