Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation
The Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2001, based in Palm Beach, Florida, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of financier Brian Simmons and his wife, Julie. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization exempt from federal income tax.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$884K
+40.9% YoY
Grant Count
43
+19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+18.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking areas of interest include:
- Education
- Youth
- Arts and culture
- Health and human services
- Historic preservation
- Community development
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The foundation does not maintain a website to guide grantseekers. However, according to available information, the foundation appears to accept applications for funding, though prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out first before submitting a proposal.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Florida
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in Chicago-area organizations and institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $3,219,319
Total Annual Giving: $884,255
Federal Tax Status: Exempt from federal income tax under 501(c)(3)
State of Incorporation: Delaware
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brian P. Simmons is a graduate of Cornell University who founded CHS Capital in 1988. He is currently Managing Partner and founder of Shorehill Capital LLC, a Chicago-based private equity firm. He serves as a Trustee of Deerfield Academy.
Julie Simmons is co-founder of the foundation alongside her husband, Brian.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN P SIMMONS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JULIE D SIMMONS | V.P/ SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PAIGE P WALSH | ASST. TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains a low profile and keeps limited public information about its grantmaking practices. The foundation steadily supports Cornell University, Brian Simmons' alma mater. It has also provided support to Deerfield Academy, where Brian Simmons serves as a trustee, and has supported the Chicago Public Education Fund.
Founding faculty member Brian Simmons establishes scholarship awardSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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