Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc
Provide grants to qualifying tax-exempt performing arts organizations who demonstrate a benefit to their local community
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,700
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,425
- -50.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,375
- Total assets
- $1,402,537
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Minnesota Freedom Band ($3K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $15K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Freedom Band Minneapolis, MN | Purchase of musical instruments | $3,000 |
| Gay Men s Chorus Wilton Manors, FL | Purchase of vests and costumes | $2,500 |
| Atlanta Freedom Band Atlanta, GA | Purchase of IT equipment | $2,250 |
| Palm Springs Chorus Palm Springs, CA | Development of a musical composition | $1,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,402,537 | $41,235 | $30,812 | $9,700 | 4 | $39,833 |
| 2024 | $1,291,910 | $62,896 | $35,116 | $14,600 | 3 | $33,496 |
| 2023 | $1,144,660 | $33,429 | $9,725 | — | — | $33,419 |
| 2022 | $976,765 | $34,823 | $26,974 | — | — | $31,089 |
| 2021 | $1,211,397 | $114,414 | $10,148 | — | — | $88,414 |
| 2020 | $1,050,300 | $26,959 | $34,640 | — | — | $10,959 |
About Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc is led by Doug Litwin, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Litwin
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Herr
Vice President & Secretary
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Shapiro
Treasurer
Treasurer → Rreasurer, 2022
Rreasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Hennig
Board Member Advisor
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Board Member Advisor, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Zuckman
Board Memberadvisor
Board Member → Board Member Advisor, 2024
Board Member Advisor → Board Memberadvisor, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Francisco
Board Member & Webmaster
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Ames
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Corporon
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dencil White (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jerry Abrams (2020–2023) — Board Member Advisor
- Former: Bruce Sinor (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Matthew Novotny (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Jewett (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc
How much does Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc give each year?
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc gave $10K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc's typical grant size?
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,375, and its average grant was $2,425, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc give grants?
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc's top state is Minnesota, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Georgia (23%).
Does Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc?
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What is Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc?
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN?
Jon Sims Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3099790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
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