Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation
The Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation is a private foundation based in Norwood, Massachusetts. Created in 1991 by Frank Simoni, it supports charitable organizations, including in healthcare and education, and describes its work as supporting education, healthcare, and other needs in the Greater Boston community.
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation gave $536K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $536,284
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,153
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,608
- Total assets
- $9,264,589
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (94% 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 Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists the foundation’s application form and materials. Its stated areas of special interest are medical research, education policy, and initiatives targeting Canton, Norwood, and Sharon, Massachusetts.
- Review Cycle
- 9/1.
- Deadline
- 9/1.
- Contact
Application contact: Simoni Foundation
Mailing address: 1401 Providence Hwy 4, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: (781) 762-3449
Email: info@simonifoundation.org
Website: https://www.simonifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brigham Woman's Hospital ($137K). Together the top 10 received $432K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 121 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies a special interest in initiatives targeting Canton, Norwood, and Sharon, Massachusetts. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 5% to New York, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $228K (2020) to $536K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $536K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Woman's Hospital Boston, MA | Medical | $137,044 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Medical | $100,000 |
| President Fellowship of Harvard Col Cambridge, MA | Educational | $40,000 |
| Xaverian Brothers High School Westwood, MA | Educational | $35,000 |
| Housing Forward - MA Boston, MA | Education | $35,000 |
| Roxbury Latin School West Roxbury, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| Boston Police Department Boston, MA | Educational | $20,000 |
| FDNY Fire Family Transport Brooklyn, NY | Social Assistance | $20,000 |
| Milton Academy Milton, MA | Educational | $15,000 |
| St Oscar Romero Parish Canton, MA | Religious | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,264,589 | $818,674 | $677,257 | $536,284 | 28 | $536,284 | $677,701 | $584,084 |
| 2023 | $9,123,172 | $384,000 | $649,943 | $531,753 | 24 | $531,753 | $265,810 | $518,268 |
| 2022 | $9,389,115 | $180,176 | $470,177 | $343,500 | 24 | $343,500 | $80,003 | $549,789 |
| 2021 | $9,679,116 | $5,776,021 | $343,969 | $268,715 | 23 | $268,715 | $574,935 | $342,716 |
| 2020 | $4,247,064 | $211,844 | $308,494 | $227,700 | 22 | — | $131,050 | $268,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation reported a distributable amount of $584K 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 2024 filing states a special interest in medical research, education policy, and initiatives targeting Canton, Norwood, and Sharon, Massachusetts. Its giving also includes organizations with educational, social-assistance, religious, and historical-site purposes.
Among its 2024 grantees, Milton Academy received $15,000; the academy says it cultivates students’ passion for learning and respect for others. Ron Burton Training Village, which received $5,000, says it works to train youth through education, leadership, physical wellness, social advancement, and spiritual growth. North Country Mission of Hope, a $7,000 recipient, describes its work as supporting education, health care, community and ecological development, and people affected by disasters and poverty.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $536,284. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $137,044, with a median of $7,608.
Notable 2024 grants included $137,044 to Brigham Woman’s Hospital and $100,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, both for medical purposes; $40,000 to President Fellowship of Harvard Col for educational purposes; $35,000 each to Xaverian Brothers High School for educational purposes and Housing Forward - MA for education; and $20,000 each to Roxbury Latin School for educational purposes, Boston Police Department for educational purposes, and FDNY Fire Family Transport for social assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert B MacDonald as Director, Ann M MacDonald as Clerk, and Matthew MacDonald as President.
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation is led by Matthew MacDonald, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew MacDonald
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$52K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Robert B MacDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M MacDonald
Clerk
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $68K, to Matthew MacDonald (President).
Frequently asked questions about Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation
How much does Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation give each year?
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation gave $536K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $532K across 24 grants.
What is Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,608, and its average grant was $19,153, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation give grants?
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, MA (7 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants) and Norwood, MA (6 grants).
Does Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (17 grants) and "Medical" (7 grants).
Who are Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brigham Woman's Hospital ($137,044), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ($100,000) and President Fellowship of Harvard Col ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation?
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $536K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $584K (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.
What does Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states a special interest in medical research, education policy, and initiatives targeting Canton, Norwood, and Sharon, Massachusetts. Its giving also includes organizations with educational, social-assistance, religious, and historical-site purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's EIN?
Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3109508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frank R and Elizabeth Simoni 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
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