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Simms Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LAS VEGAS, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Douglas E Simms Pres. It holds total assets of $318K. Annual income is reported at $362K. Total assets have grown from $68K in 2011 to $318K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nevada. According to available records, Simms Family Foundation has made 95 grants totaling $172K, with a median grant of $515. The foundation has distributed between $28K and $66K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $66K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $19K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nevada, Texas, New York, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$512
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 19 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.
Simms Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 95 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, TX, NY.
Simms Family Foundation has distributed a total of $172K across 95 grants. The median grant size is $515, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $19K.
Simms Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Simms Family Foundation is headquartered in LAS VEGAS, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Krause | DIRECTOR/SEC | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Douglas E Simms | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Lasiter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$318K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$286K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
95
Total Giving
$172K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$515
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Pbs Ch 10PUBLIC EDUCATION TELEVISION | Las Vegas, NV | $19K | 2023 |
| Methodist Hospital FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Wagging Tails RescueRESCUE OF ANIMALS | Las Vegas, NV | $2K | 2023 |
| Animal FoundationSAVE ANIMALS FROM EUTHANASIA | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| SpohncPROVIDE FUNDS FOR HEAD & NECK CANCER | Locust Valley, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| St Jude'S Research HospitalPEDIATRIC RESEARCH CENTER | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| You Gotta Love ThemANIMAL AND BIRD RESCUE | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| Keep Memory AliveRAISE AWARENESS FOR BRAIN DISORDERS | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice FoundationEND OF LIFE CARE | Las Vegas, NV | $1K | 2023 |
| Bountiful Children'S FoundationHELP MALNOURISHED CHILDREN | Spanish Fork, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| A Home 4 SpotDOG RESCUE | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| Bugles Across AmericaBUGLERS FOR VETERAN | Berwyn, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good TSUPPORT CHILDREN WITH CANCER | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Heaven Can Wait SanctuaryANIMAL SHELTER | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| PrebornSUPPORT LIFE-AFFIRMING PREGNANCY CLI | Indianapolis, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Hearts Alive Village Horse RescueHORSE RESCUE | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| Hero SchoolTRAIN HOMELESS | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| Beagles And BuddiesDOG RESCUE | Apple Valley, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Vegas StrongerDRUG & ALCOHOL SUPPORT & COUNSELLING | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| Critical Care ComicsSUPPORT CHILDREN WITH CANCER, RESEAR | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2023 |
| Clark County Children'S Wish ListSUPPLY SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEEDY FAM | Las Vegas, NV | $505 | 2022 |