Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $86.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16.4M. Net investment income was $38.6M.
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation gave $16.4M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1.8M), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,433,334
- +35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,825,926
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500,000
- Total assets
- $86,406,781
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Regents of Mercersburg College ($5.0M). Together the top 8 received $16.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 12 grants of 26 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 426% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2019) to $16.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $16.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of Mercersburg College Mercersburg, PA | Contribution for financial aid, faculty support, program support, capital, unrestricted annual giving and current-restricted gifting | $5,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Resolute Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Future Now Institute Washington, DC | Support nonpartisan education to voters and legislators about the importance of democratic principles | $2,000,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Chicago, IL | ADL Midwest Annual Fundraising Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | Support efforts to protect the future of our democracy and ensure the rights of all individuals, especially the most vulnerable | $1,500,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation Washington, DC | Support Progressive Communications and Programs | $1,500,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Chicago, IL | ADL for Good Campaign | $1,333,334 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc Indianapolis, IN | Campaign for our zoo - our community - our world | $600,000 |
| American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | Support strong independent journalism that helps create positive societal change through increased public awareness of progressive issues | $500,000 |
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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 | $86,406,781 | $39,688,086 | $16,818,529 | $16,433,334 | 9 | $16,440,601 | $38,566,234 | $3,863,576 |
| 2023 | $56,379,296 | $5,157,117 | $12,512,308 | $12,100,000 | 6 | $12,103,397 | $3,671,604 | $4,002,974 |
| 2022 | $63,711,911 | $5,285,762 | $9,467,437 | $9,000,000 | 3 | $9,003,126 | $3,764,346 | $4,396,327 |
| 2021 | $67,791,546 | $8,858,983 | $9,013,632 | $8,550,000 | 7 | $8,553,207 | $4,462,222 | $4,950,541 |
| 2020 | $67,956,640 | $8,594,231 | $8,383,564 | $8,000,000 | 1 | — | $3,097,647 | $4,036,504 |
| 2019 | $67,913,907 | $12,476,988 | $6,300,055 | $6,000,000 | 1 | — | $1,913,412 | $3,495,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation is led by Deborah Joy Simon, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Joy Simon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation
How much does Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation give each year?
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation gave $16.4M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.1M across 6 grants.
What is Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500,000, and its average grant was $1,825,926, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation give grants?
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Regents of Mercersburg College ($5,000,000), Anti-Defamation League ($3,333,334 across 2 grants) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation?
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation reported $86.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0125798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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