Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BRIGHTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $3K in qualifying distributions.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$2K
-43.9% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$3K
-19.5% YoY
Expenses
$3K
-19.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $911 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BRIGHTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $3K in qualifying distributions.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $28,649 | $28,649 |
| Revenue | $2,301 | $4,100 | $92,254 |
| Expenses | $3,300 | $4,100 | $64,874 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,300 | $4,100 | $39,040 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $66,420 |
| Distributable Amount | $911 | $1,411 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN JONES | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| CAROL BENINTENDI | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| JAMES ATLAS SIMMONS | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
| JULIANA KOPEC | TRUSTEE | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation?
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in BRIGHTON, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation operate?
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, Montana, Texas.
How much is Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $911 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6159113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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