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Simons Family Foundation is a private corporation based in GLENVIEW, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Nicholas G Simons. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $754K. Total assets have grown from $277K in 2011 to $958K in 2023. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Minnesota and Florida. According to available records, Simons Family Foundation has made 225 grants totaling $474K, with a median grant of $800. Annual giving has grown from $51K in 2020 to $143K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $280K distributed across 134 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 106 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, Florida, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$800
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 67 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 225 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MN, FL.
Simons Family Foundation has distributed a total of $474K across 225 grants. The median grant size is $800, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $20K.
Simons Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Simons Family Foundation is headquartered in GLENVIEW, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John N Simons | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeanne L Simons | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nicholas G Simons | PRESIDENT EM | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$167K
Total Assets
$958K
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$958K
Grants Paid
$143K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$59K
Distribution Amount
$138K
Total: $651K
Total Grants
225
Total Giving
$474K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$800
Unique Recipients
106
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette UniversityEDUCATION | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help ChurchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Glenview, IL | $9K | 2023 |
| Kolbe HouseHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Avenues Of IndependenceHUMAN SERVICES | Park Ridge, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Refugee OneHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseHUMAN SERVICES | Oak Brook, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| St Sabina AcademyEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Ignation Volunteer CorpsMINISTRIES | Baltimore, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders FundEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Horizons For YouthYOUTH SOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| West Suburban Special RecreationHUMAN SERVICES | Franklin Park, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Wings Program IncHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College PrepEDUCATION | Waukegan, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| La Casa NorteHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & GirlsHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Carmelite MonasteryRELIGIOUS | Lake Elmo, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Demontreville Jesuit Retreat HouseRELIGIOUS | Lake Elmo, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Net MinistriesGENERAL OPERATIONS | West St Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Church Of The IncarnationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Williams ChurchMINISTRY | Naples, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of GraceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Edina, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Catholic Services Appeal FoundationRELIGIOUS | Saint Paul, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Code TenderloincnmHUMAN SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| St James The AposlteRELIGIOUS | Glen Ellyn, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The New Israel FundHUMAN SERVICES | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Nch Center For PhilanthropyMEDICAL RESEARCH | Naples, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Harmony Farms SanctuaryGENERAL OPERATIONS | Bend, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Mount CarmelGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $600 | 2023 |
| Colorado Children'S CampaignRELIGIOUS | Denver, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| St Paul Of The Cross Catholic ChurcRELIGIOUS | La Miranda, CA | $340 | 2023 |
| Leadership InsituteEDUCATION | Arlington, VA | $200 | 2023 |
| Patrick Henry CollegeEDUCATION | Purcellville, VA | $200 | 2023 |
| America'S Prayer NetworkRELIGIOUS | Milford, VA | $200 | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchGENERAL OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Jesuit Retreat HouseGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Elmo, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| The Society Of The Little FlowerHUMAN SERVICES | Darien, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Media Research CenterGENERAL OPERATIONS | Reston, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Sisters Of St Francis Of AssisiMINISTRIES | Rochester, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| WingsHUMAN SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| Women EmployedHUMAN SERVCIES | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |
| One Million DegreesEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2022 |