Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons is a private foundation based in Riverview, Florida. Founded in 1998, the Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation supports charitable and educational organizations serving the social, economic, and general welfare of youth, families, and seniors in Hillsborough County, with special focus on the South Shore community.
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons at a glance
In short: Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons gave $513K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $512,945
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,658
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,824,192
- +23.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (11 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% 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 Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons
- How to Apply
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Submit grant requests in writing and contact the foundation to request an application form. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists an application period of May 1 through July 1 each year. The 2026 application period has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists an application period of May 1 through July 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Christine Hogan
Mailing address: 10010 Simmons Ranch Court, Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: (813) 677-5667
Website: https://simmons-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons
Who Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Echo ($81K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 196 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its focus is Hillsborough County, Florida, particularly the South Shore community. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 1% to Virginia, and a rounded less than 1% to North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 43 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $363K (2020) to $546K (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $513K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Riverview, FL | GRANT | $55,600 |
| Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary Wimauma, FL | GRANT | $28,620 |
| American Cancer Society Tampa, FL | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Echo Riverview, FL | GRANT | $25,000 |
| A Kids Place Brandon, FL | GRANT | $22,000 |
| Macdonald Training Center Tampa, FL | GRANT | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club-Riverview Tampa, FL | GRANT | $17,000 |
| Your Abundant Life Apollo Beach, FL | GRANT | $15,400 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Orlando, FL | GRANT | $15,000 |
| Care Ruskin, FL | GRANT | $15,000 |
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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 | $10,824,192 | $974,539 | $674,318 | $512,945 | 44 | $547,319 | $118,579 | $439,423 |
| 2023 | $8,789,088 | $555,719 | $556,690 | $402,000 | 36 | $437,065 | $101,834 | $432,929 |
| 2022 | $8,799,058 | $566,022 | $690,830 | $545,500 | 40 | $580,215 | $97,147 | $437,525 |
| 2021 | $8,933,458 | $1,196,571 | $705,010 | $527,604 | 41 | $564,924 | $1,064,859 | $535,609 |
| 2020 | $8,489,726 | $678,994 | $518,560 | $363,000 | 35 | — | $571,477 | $478,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons reported a distributable amount of $439K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable and educational organizations that support the social, economic, and general welfare of youth, families, and seniors in Hillsborough County, Florida, especially in the South Shore community.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as farmer training and livelihood, children’s health, family support, behavioral health, and health education. For example, ECHO describes its work as providing training, knowledge resources, networking, and seeds to development workers supporting small-scale farmers and their families. More Health describes its work as providing health and injury-prevention education for children, teens, and families. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not additional stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $512,945. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $55,600, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest listed awards were $55,600 and $25,000 to ECHO; $28,620 to Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary; $25,000 to the American Cancer Society; $22,000 to A Kids Place; and $20,000 to MacDonald Training Center.
The foundation’s website says it accepts applications on an ongoing basis and that its board meets quarterly. Its 2024 filing instructs applicants to contact Christine Hogan to request an application form and states that there are no restrictions on awards, while other 501(c)(3) organizations are preferred. The website also says requesting organizations must have IRS 501(c)(3) designation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine Hogan as president and Michelle Henry and Richard P. D’Alessandro as directors. The foundation’s website also lists Sandra Simmons and E. George Simmons Jr. as founding board members.
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons is led by Christine Hogan, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Hogan
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Michelle Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Richard P. D'alessandro
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Christine Hogan (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons
How much does Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons give each year?
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons gave $513K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $402K across 36 grants.
What is Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's typical grant size?
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,658, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons that year got $9K on average.
Where does Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons give grants?
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (18 grants), Riverview, FL (5 grants), Brandon, FL (4 grants) and Apollo Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (44 grants).
Who are Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's largest grantees?
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's largest 2024 grantees include Echo ($80,600 across 2 grants), Elmira's Wildlife Sanctuary ($28,620) and American Cancer Society ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons?
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $547K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $439K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist charitable and educational organizations that support the social, economic, and general welfare of youth, families, and seniors in Hillsborough County, Florida, especially in the South Shore community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons?
Submit grant requests in writing and contact the foundation to request an application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's EIN?
Mabel & Ellsworth Simmons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3594418. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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