David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana, filing as a Form 990-PF organization. In 2024, it made 22 grants totaling $6,754,163 to organizations in several states, including New York, Washington, DC, Arizona, and Indiana.
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon at a glance
In short: David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon gave $6.8M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $307K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,754,163
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -40.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $307,007
- +44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $53,389,039
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon
- How to Apply
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The filing lists David and Jacqueline Simon as contacts. Form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: David And Jacqueline Simon
Mailing address: PO Box 78394, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone: (317) 636-1600
Email: andrea.mosbaugh@simon.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Defamation League (ADL) ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $6.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 165 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Washington, DC, 7% to Arizona, 4% to Indiana, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $234K; repeat grants $388K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $98K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 246% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2020) to $7.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $6.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New York, NY | Grant Payment | $2,000,000 |
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | Israel Emergency Day After Fund | $1,200,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | 2024-2025 membership2024 grant payment 2024 book of remembrance2024 / 2025 kol nidre | $815,518 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee Washington, DC | Information and Member Education | $750,000 |
| NER L'horeinu Inc Sun Lakes, AZ | Contribution to Fallen Heroes Fund | $500,000 |
| Gemilos Chasodim Chasdei Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Contribution to General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc (Aief) Washington, DC | Contribution to support educational and outreach initiatives including educational seminars | $250,000 |
| Indiana Golf Foundation Franklin, IN | Contribution to General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Contribution to General Operating Support | $180,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund New York, NY | Grant Payment | $150,000 |
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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 | $53,389,039 | $2,899,604 | $6,935,601 | $6,754,163 | 22 | $6,760,579 | $1,962,658 | $2,747,686 |
| 2023 | $56,967,217 | $2,438,463 | $8,016,331 | $7,849,695 | 37 | $7,851,291 | $1,490,405 | $2,965,546 |
| 2022 | $61,097,529 | $1,641,869 | $4,940,909 | $4,841,425 | 39 | $4,843,001 | $611,732 | $3,096,910 |
| 2021 | $65,788,434 | $4,621,489 | $3,208,533 | $3,105,455 | 37 | $3,107,224 | $549,763 | $3,231,107 |
| 2020 | $64,778,512 | $4,951,397 | $2,625,869 | $2,531,135 | 30 | — | $923,428 | $3,192,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee describes its mission as strengthening and expanding the U.S.-Israel relationship. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds for educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, while Youth Renewal Fund says it raises funds to develop educational programs for disadvantaged Israeli youths and improve educational standards.
Other supported organizations describe work in Indiana economic education and promotion (Indiana Innovation Council) and confronting antisemitism and hate, standing with Israel, and teaching Holocaust lessons (Simon Wiesenthal Center).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $6,754,163. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,000,000 to the Anti-Defamation League; $1,200,000 to UJA-Federation of New York for its Israel Emergency Day After Fund; $815,518 to Park Avenue Synagogue; and $750,000 to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee for information and member education. Other notable grants included $500,000 each to Ner L'Horeinu Inc. for its Fallen Heroes Fund and Gemilos Chasodim Chasdei Moshe for general operating support, and $250,000 to the American Israel Education Foundation for educational and outreach initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David E Simon and Jacqueline S Simon are listed as trustees.
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Simon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline S. Simon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Simon & Jacqueline S Simon
How much does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon give each year?
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon gave $6.8M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.8M across 37 grants.
What is David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's typical grant size?
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $307,007, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon that year got $234K on average.
Where does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon give grants?
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Arizona (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's largest grantees?
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Defamation League (ADL) ($2,000,000), UJA-Federation of New York ($1,200,000) and Park Avenue Synagogue ($815,518), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon?
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon reported $53.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee describes its mission as strengthening and expanding the U.S.-Israel relationship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon?
The filing lists David and Jacqueline Simon as contacts. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's EIN?
David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1859319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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