Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation
The Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, assistance for people and families in need, Jewish community services, and services for veterans and children.
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation gave $91K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,000
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,844
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $432,311
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% 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 Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30800 Telegraph Rd 2800, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: (248) 646-9730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Society for Technion ($24K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other leading recipient states were New York (8%), North Carolina (5%), California (4%), and West Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 352% 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 $64K (2020) to $99K (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Technion Bloomfield Hills, MI | To Support Education | $24,000 |
| Fidf Michigan Chapter Walled Lake, MI | To Support Israel Defense Forces | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association Bloomfield Hills, MI | To Support Families in Need of Financial Assistance | $8,000 |
| The Independence Fund Charlotte, NC | To Support Veterans in Need | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | To Support Children with Health Issues | $3,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center Farmington Hills, MI | To Support Education on the Holocaust | $2,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | To Support Veterans | $2,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Oceanside, CA | To Support Veterans | $2,000 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund New York, NY | To Support U.S. Military Victims of Trauma | $2,000 |
| Secure Community Network Inc New York, NY | To support the safety and security of the jewish community | $2,000 |
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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 | $432,311 | $102,017 | $102,697 | $91,000 | 32 | $91,000 | $94,120 | $25,830 |
| 2023 | $428,379 | $-5,511 | $111,194 | $98,750 | 33 | $98,750 | $13,341 | $29,493 |
| 2022 | $545,084 | $-13,427 | $81,400 | $80,000 | 31 | $80,000 | $16,813 | $31,498 |
| 2021 | $639,911 | $86,084 | $66,066 | $64,000 | 30 | $64,000 | $85,224 | $31,548 |
| 2020 | $619,893 | $31,032 | $64,816 | $64,000 | 30 | — | $31,032 | $32,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Hebrew Free Loan Association says it provides interest-free financial assistance to Jewish people in Michigan, while Yad Ezra says it provides kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families. The Independence Fund describes its work as serving service members, combat veterans, caregivers, families, and allies through programs supporting their independence. The Holocaust Memorial Center says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower by remembering the Holocaust.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in community safety and civil and human rights. Secure Community Network says it works to create a comprehensive security shield over the Jewish community; The Lawfare Project says it defends the civil and human rights of Jewish people and fights discrimination. Homes for Our Troops says it builds and donates specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. Lollipop Theater Network says it creates an enjoyable escape for children facing illness and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $91,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $24,000, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest grants were $24,000 to the American Society for Technion for education, $15,000 to FIDF Michigan Chapter to support the Israel Defense Forces, and $8,000 to the Hebrew Free Loan Association to support families in need of financial assistance. Other grants included $5,000 to The Independence Fund for veterans in need and $3,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children for children with health issues. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to the Holocaust Memorial Center, Homes for Our Troops, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Secure Community Network, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and The Lawfare Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elwood Simon as president, Carol Simon as vice president, Evan Simon as treasurer, and Meredith Simon Weil as secretary.
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation is led by Elwood Simon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elwood Simon
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Simon
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Simon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Simon Weil
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
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 Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation
How much does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation give each year?
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation gave $91K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $99K across 33 grants.
What is Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,844, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation give grants?
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (8%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants), Royal Oak, MI (2 grants) and W Bloomfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Society for Technion ($24,000), Fidf Michigan Chapter ($15,000) and Hebrew Free Loan Association ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation?
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation reported $432K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's EIN?
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3934918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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