Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glenveiew, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3K.
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation at a glance
In short: Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,747
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,747
- Median grant
- $4,747
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Snowmass Chapel ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (−5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $5K (2019). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Snowmass Chapel Snowmass Village, CO | General Contribution | $4,747 |
Ready to take the next step with Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,708 | $4,772 | $4,747 | 1 | $4,747 | $2,708 | $155 |
| 2021 | $2,064 | $146 | $60 | — | — | — | $86 | $202 |
| 2020 | $1,978 | $188 | — | — | — | — | $188 | $157 |
| 2019 | $1,790 | $3,824 | $5,101 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $3,723 | $412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation is led by Virgil Stiefel Simon, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Virgil Stiefel Simon
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Stiefel Simon
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Joan Simon
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan Simon (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation
How much does Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation give each year?
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation operate?
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, New York.
How much is Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation's EIN?
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3747124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
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)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
Other open foundation grants in Illinois
Illinois Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Illinois
The Edelstein Foundation
Carbondale, CO
The Edelstein Foundation supports charitable organizations, including arts and cultural groups, community organizations, and environmental and educational programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $78,625, with a median grant of $5,000; funding went mainly to Colorado, with additional grants in California, Nevada, and New York. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
14
Total Given
$162K
Louise K Smith Foundation
New York, NY
Assets
$638K
Grants
49
Total Given
$82K
The Rosenthal Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles-based Rosenthal Family Foundation supports arts, education, civic and democratic engagement, and related charitable work, with 2024 grants going mainly to organizations in California, New York, and Washington, DC. It made 114 grants totaling about $900,000 in 2024; grants ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $2,500. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.8M
Grants
114
Total Given
$900K
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The Allstate Foundation
Northbrook, IL
The Allstate Foundation funds youth empowerment, efforts to prevent and address relationship abuse, nonprofit leadership, and related economic opportunity and equity work. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $2 million, with a median of $1,000, and awards must support work in the United States. It accepts proposals from organizations beyond a preselected list; proposals are reviewed as received.
Assets
$89.3M
Grants
2,010
Total Given
$38.0M
Elks National Foundation Inc
Chicago, IL
The Elks National Foundation funds scholarships, youth programs, veterans’ services, and charitable projects through Elks Lodges and state associations across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median size of $10,000, though awards varied widely; the profile describes application routes for specific Lodge and scholarship programs but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$954.1M
Grants
1,536
Total Given
$36.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Joan & Virgil Stiefel Simon Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?