McNamee-Simmons Foundation
The McNamee-Simmons Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
McNamee-Simmons Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,343
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,145
- -88.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $645
- -90.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McNamee-Simmons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 106 S 126Th Circle, Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 330-4494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McNamee-Simmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees are based in Alabama, Missouri, and Nebraska. This describes the locations of the listed recipients, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is McNamee-Simmons Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $340; repeat grants $378. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
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 $5K (2024) to $8K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KIOS Omaha Public Radio Omaha, NE | Support Public Radio | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Educational Telecomunications Lincoln, NE | Support Public TV | $1,000 |
| Flat Water free Press Nebraska Journalism Trust Omaha, NE | Support for a Nebraska Free Press | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Support for Tollerance Education | $500 |
| Center for Great Plains Studies Lincoln, NE | Foster study of the Great Plains | $250 |
| Orphan Grain Train Norfolk, NE | Humanitarian Relief Supplies | $250 |
| National Willa Cather Center Red Cloud, NE | Support Historical Society | $250 |
| Radio Talking Books Omaha, NE | Reading for the Blind | $250 |
| Douglas County Historical Society Omaha, NE | Preserve History of Douglass County | $100 |
| Humane Society of Missouri St. Louis, MO | Promote Animal Welfare | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,343 | $1,145 | $645 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $6,843 | $10,000 | $6,800 | $5,100 | 14 | $5,100 |
| 2023 | $3,643 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $5,750 | 13 | $5,750 |
| 2022 | $5,643 | $5,000 | $6,750 | $5,750 | 12 | $5,750 |
| 2021 | $7,393 | $10,711 | $8,750 | $7,750 | 12 | $7,750 |
| 2020 | $5,432 | $9,182 | $6,950 | $6,950 | 13 | — |
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 organizations whose own missions address racial justice and human rights, animal welfare, support for the University of Nebraska, and the preservation of local history. For example, the Southern Poverty Law Center describes its mission as advancing racial justice and human rights; the Humane Society of Missouri describes its mission as preventing cruelty, abuse, and neglect of animals; and the Douglas County Historical Society describes its work as preserving and enlivening historical insight in Douglas County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $5,100. Listed recipients included the Southern Poverty Law Center ($500), the Humane Society of Missouri ($100), the University of Nebraska Foundation ($100), Town and Country Humane Society ($100), and the Douglas County Historical Society ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary McNamee as President, Alice Dworzack as Vice President, and W Paul Simmons as Treasurer.
McNamee-Simmons Foundation is led by Mary McNamee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary McNamee
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Dworzack
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W Paul Simmons
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kieth Simmons (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 McNamee-Simmons Foundation
How large is McNamee-Simmons Foundation?
McNamee-Simmons Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What does McNamee-Simmons Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions address racial justice and human rights, animal welfare, support for the University of Nebraska, and the preservation of local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McNamee-Simmons Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does McNamee-Simmons Foundation make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees are based in Alabama, Missouri, and Nebraska. This describes the locations of the listed recipients, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
What is McNamee-Simmons Foundation's EIN?
McNamee-Simmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2538579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does McNamee-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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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