Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation
The Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation is a private foundation located in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including schools, education-related nonprofits, arts and cultural institutions, environmental organizations, and other community organizations.
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation at a glance
In short: Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation gave $884K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $884,255
- +40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,564
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,219,319
- -10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% 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 Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Brian P. Simmons and provide the recipient’s name and address, tax-exempt status, and amount requested. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian P Simmons
Mailing address: 303 Maddock Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (312) 876-1840
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cox Science Center and Aquarium ($255K). Together the top 10 received $661K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 182 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida organizations received 60% of grant dollars, Illinois 22%, Massachusetts 6%, Utah 6%, and New York 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 43 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 502% 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 $349K (2022) to $884K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $884K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $255,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund Chicago, IL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $100,000 |
| Preservation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $75,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Association Park City, UT | Annual Gift - General Fund | $55,500 |
| Ransom Everglades School Coconut Grove, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $50,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $25,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing Inc Nantucket, MA | Annual Gift - General Fund | $25,000 |
| Everglades Foundation Palmetto Bay, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $25,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Annual Gift - General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,219,319 | $170,790 | $910,887 | $884,255 | 43 | $884,255 | $148,042 | $176,141 |
| 2023 | $3,591,569 | $169,096 | $661,070 | $627,500 | 36 | $627,500 | $150,998 | $187,455 |
| 2022 | $4,083,543 | $45,459 | $383,930 | $348,952 | 33 | $348,952 | $37,927 | $220,996 |
| 2021 | $5,190,894 | $206,981 | $755,469 | $707,750 | 45 | $707,750 | $611,631 | $228,851 |
| 2020 | $4,413,312 | $1,070,884 | $557,244 | $521,000 | 25 | — | $1,146,179 | $197,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, arts and culture, environmental protection, historic preservation, and sailing.
The Chicago Public Education Fund, which received $100,000 in 2024, says it improves Chicago public schools by investing in the educators who lead them. Ransom Everglades School, which received $50,000, describes its mission as providing an educational environment that combines academic excellence and intellectual growth with students’ physical, cultural, and character development. The Society of the Four Arts, a $25,000 recipient, says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. The Everglades Foundation, also a $25,000 recipient, says it works to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Glades Academy Foundation, which received $25,000, says it promotes quality public school education in Florida, including by supporting charter schools and school facilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $884,255. Grants ranged from $500 to $255,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $255,000 to Cox Science Center and Aquarium. Other notable awards included $100,000 to the Chicago Public Education Fund, $75,000 to Preservation of Palm Beach, $55,500 to the US Ski & Snowboard Association, and $50,000 to Ransom Everglades School. The listed grants were designated as annual gifts to general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian P. Simmons as president, Julie D. Simmons as vice president and secretary, and Paige P. Walsh as assistant treasurer.
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation is led by Brian P. Simmons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian P. Simmons
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie D. Simmons
V.p & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige P. Walsh
Assistant Treasurer
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 Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation
How much does Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation give each year?
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation gave $884K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $628K across 36 grants.
What is Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's typical grant size?
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,564, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation give grants?
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (10 grants), Chicago, IL (8 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Nantucket, MA (4 grants).
Does Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's largest grantees?
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cox Science Center and Aquarium ($255,000), Chicago Public Education Fund ($100,000) and Preservation of Palm Beach ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation?
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $884K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, arts and culture, environmental protection, historic preservation, and sailing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's EIN?
Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4382077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julie and Brian Simmons 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Julie and Brian Simmons Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/julie-and-brian-simmons-foundation-morg_1a7c1a37a6d44defb07a9d8d5d86892f
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