Kenneth C Simon and Tina M
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M is a private foundation based in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. It made 12 grants totaling $130,325 in 2024, including support for animal welfare, health care, and other organizations.
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M at a glance
In short: Kenneth C Simon and Tina M gave $130K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,325
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,860
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $67,317
- -55.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% 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 Kenneth C Simon and Tina M
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written requests; no special form is required. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth C Simon
Mailing address: 403 Swamp Road, Morgantown, PA 19543
Phone: (610) 384-9230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth C Simon and Tina M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Rescue League of Berks County ($119K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to New York, and 2% to Delaware; the filing also reports 0% for Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenneth C Simon and Tina M open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $122K (2022) to $156K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue League of Berks County Birdsboro, PA | General Support | $118,625 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $2,250 |
| Faithful Friends Animal Society New Castle, DE | General Support | $2,000 |
| Reading Film Fest Reading, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Off the Street Susquehanna Columbia, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Hersey Academy Hersey, PA | General Support | $500 |
| LGBT Equality Alliance Phoenixville, PA | General Support | $500 |
| Ramah Day Camp Elkins, PA | General Support | $500 |
| Freinds of the Reading Police K-9 Unit Reading, MA | General Support | $500 |
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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 | $67,317 | $45,396 | $131,248 | $130,325 | 12 | $130,325 | $45,396 | $5,720 |
| 2023 | $151,094 | $66,138 | $135,659 | $134,270 | 11 | $134,270 | $65,893 | $8,286 |
| 2022 | $310,568 | $3,859 | $122,773 | $121,823 | 8 | $121,823 | $3,709 | $18,307 |
| 2021 | $429,482 | $251,110 | $157,344 | $156,394 | 11 | $156,394 | — | $18,950 |
| 2020 | $335,716 | $-48,435 | $124,181 | $122,831 | 3 | — | $997 | $16,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth C Simon and Tina M reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a major grant to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. The League describes its mission as protecting animals, providing a safe haven, and offering programs and services for people and animals in need throughout Berks County. Another 2024 grantee, Blankets of Hope, says it supports people experiencing homelessness with blankets and handwritten notes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $130,325 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $118,625, with a median of $750. The largest grants included $118,625 to Animal Rescue League of Berks County, $3,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, $2,250 to Doctors Without Borders, and $2,000 to Faithful Friends Animal Society. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth C Simon as president and Tina M Saracino as vice president.
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M is led by Kenneth C. Simon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth C. Simon
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina M. Saracino
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth C Simon and Tina M
How much does Kenneth C Simon and Tina M give each year?
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M gave $130K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 11 grants.
What is Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's typical grant size?
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $10,860, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth C Simon and Tina M that year got $1K on average.
Where does Kenneth C Simon and Tina M give grants?
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Kenneth C Simon and Tina M give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's largest grantees?
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Rescue League of Berks County ($118,625), Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia ($3,000) and Doctors Without Borders ($2,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth C Simon and Tina M?
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M reported $67K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth C Simon and Tina M fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a major grant to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth C Simon and Tina M?
The foundation accepts written requests; no special form is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's EIN?
Kenneth C Simon and Tina M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4528066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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