Arnold Simonsen Family Charitable
The Arnold Simonsen Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 2007 and based in Longboat Key, Florida. The foundation is supported by Arnold J. Simonsen and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.9M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
47
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to enhance connections by:
- Promoting health in all communities
- Improving education of all youth
- Showcasing arts in all corners of the world
Primary funding focus areas include education, health and medical services, human services, and philanthropy/voluntarism and grantmaking.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 30 grants totaling $607,500 in documented recent activity, with additional grants bringing total giving to $1,124,500.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Illinois, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of June 2024):
- Total assets: $18,265,303
- Total revenues: $998,243
- Total expenses: $1,630,268
Assets (as of 2025 filing):
- Total assets: $17,941,777
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,941,777 | $18,265,303 | $18,867,328 |
| Revenue | $1,373,500 | $998,243 | $279,280 |
| Expenses | $1,697,026 | $1,630,268 | $1,720,437 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,124,500 | $1,104,000 | $1,104,078 |
| Net Investment Income | $807,477 | $471,975 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,125,386 | $1,035,964 | $1,033,427 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN A HURWITZ | President | 10 | $210,000 |
| LOUIS ADLER | Secretary | 5 | $75,000 |
| SHARON BRENNAN | Vice President | 5 | $37,500 |
Contact Information
Address: 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Suite 105 Longboat Key, FL 34228-2048
Telephone: 847-848-3197
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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