David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $70K.
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation at a glance
In short: David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,800
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,400
- -86.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $1,742,210
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was LDS Church ($6K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation gives
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 8% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $115K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LDS Church Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Stella Oaks Foundation Bountiful, UT | Unrestricted | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,742,210 | $69,968 | $8,464 | $6,800 | 2 | $6,800 | $69,968 | $87,384 |
| 2023 | $1,707,004 | $69,968 | $26,526 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $69,968 | $85,796 |
| 2022 | $1,707,148 | $102,857 | $2,024 | — | — | — | $69,816 | $83,357 |
| 2021 | $1,814,621 | $69,813 | $5,219 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $69,813 | $84,151 |
| 2020 | $1,820,704 | $229,786 | $117,586 | $114,615 | 2 | — | $116,308 | $83,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda K. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation
How much does David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation give each year?
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation?
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation operate?
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation's EIN?
David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1848806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work David E & Melinda K Simmons Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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