Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation
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.
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $2,301
- -43.9% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $3,300
- -19.5% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $3,300
- -19.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 362% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downs Syndrome Guild of Dallas Richardson, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Rise School of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Support | $75,000 |
| Tennyson Center for Children Denver, CO | General Support | $45,000 |
| Sisters Academy of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $45,000 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | General Support | $30,000 |
| Whiz Kids Tutoring Inc Denver, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,301 | $3,300 | — | — | $3,300 | — | $911 |
| 2022 | $28,649 | $4,100 | $4,100 | — | — | $4,100 | — | $1,411 |
| 2021 | $28,649 | $92,254 | $64,874 | — | — | $39,040 | $66,420 | — |
| 2020 | $5,113,052 | $132,937 | $392,582 | $300,000 | 6 | — | $101,840 | $278,184 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carol Benintendi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Atlas Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Kopec
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation
What is Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation?
Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Brighton, MA.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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