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Simons Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Suzanne Simons. It holds total assets of $973K. Annual income is reported at $440K. Total assets have grown from $709K in 2011 to $973K 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Simons Family Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $214K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $80K in 2020 to $57K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and North Carolina and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 4 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.
Simons Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NC, TX.
Simons Family Foundation has distributed a total of $214K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K.
Simons Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Simons Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Simons | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Simons | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Justin Simons | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASUR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$973K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$973K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$214K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees Of University Of PennsylvaniaACADEMIC FUNDS | Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2022 |
| St Johns SchoolACADEMIC FUNDS | Houston, TX | $12K | 2022 |
| Duke UniversityACADEMIC FUNDS | Durham, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalMEDICAL RESEARCH | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Arms Wide Adoption ServicesMEDICAL ASSISTANCE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaACADEMIC FUNDS | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2020 |