Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons
The Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Riverview, Florida. Established in 1998, the foundation was created as a tribute to the late Ellsworth G. Simmons Sr. by his wife, Mabel Claprood Simmons. The Board of Directors is comprised of the Simmons family and operates with a commitment to honoring the examples set by the founders.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.8M
+23.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$513K
+27.6% YoY
Grant Count
44
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+4.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The mission of the Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation is to assist charitable and educational organizations who support the social, economic and general welfare of youth, families and seniors in Hillsborough County, Florida; with a special focus on the South Shore community.
The foundation supports charitable and educational organizations aligned with this mission, with a particular emphasis on serving youth, families, and seniors in the local community.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications on an ongoing basis. The Board of Directors meets quarterly to review grant requests.
Grant Range
$1,000–$61,500
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Hillsborough County, Florida, with particular emphasis on the South Shore community. The foundation also has funding interests in Florida, Virginia, and North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $10,824,192
- Total annual giving: $512,945
- Annual expenses: approximately $556,690
- Annual revenue: approximately $555,719
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,824,192 | $8,789,088 | $8,799,058 |
| Revenue | $974,539 | $555,719 | $566,022 |
| Expenses | $674,318 | $556,690 | $690,830 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $547,319 | $437,065 | $580,215 |
| Net Investment Income | $118,579 | $101,834 | $97,147 |
| Distributable Amount | $439,423 | $432,929 | $437,525 |
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
196 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Board Members:
- Christine Hogan, President
- Michelle Henry, Director
- Richard P. D'Alessandro, Director
Founding Board Members:
- Sandra Simmons (1941–2018)
- E. George Simmons Jr. (1936–2018)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE HOGAN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $12,800 |
| MICHELLE HENRY | DIRECTOR | 5 | $8,000 |
| RICHARD P D'ALESSANDRO | DIRECTOR | 5 | $8,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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