Nick Simons Foundation International
Nick Simons Foundation International is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.1M.
Nick Simons Foundation International at a glance
In short: Nick Simons Foundation International gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5.1M). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,060,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,060,000
- Median grant
- $5,060,000
- Total assets
- $79,799
- +131.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Nick Simons Foundation International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nick Simons Institute ($5.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Nick Simons Foundation International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2019) to $9.7M (2023, 18 months). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5.1M.
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Simons Institute | To train and support skilled healthcare workers in the rural regions of nepal. | $5,060,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,799 | $5,260,000 | $5,259,291 | $5,060,000 | 1 | $5,214,539 | $12,789 |
| 2023* | $34,533 | $9,020,000 | $9,005,717 | $9,685,000 | 2 | $9,691,689 | $10,422 |
| 2022 | $706,834 | $4,690,000 | $4,671,913 | $4,595,000 | 1 | $4,622,760 | $15,996 |
| 2021 | $641,474 | $5,025,000 | $5,039,614 | $4,395,000 | 1 | — | $8,337 |
| 2020 | $19,001 | $3,695,000 | $3,697,933 | $3,670,000 | 1 | — | $3,041 |
| 2019 | $28,805 | $3,360,000 | $3,425,254 | $3,360,000 | 1 | — | $8,841 |
*2023: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nick Simons Foundation International reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nick Simons Foundation International is led by James Simons, Co-President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Simons
Co-President & Treasurer
President → Co-President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Simons
Co-President & Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Co-President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Cappell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Heising
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Simons
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Cappell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura-Baxter Simons
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Heising
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Simons
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Nick Simons Foundation International
How much does Nick Simons Foundation International give each year?
Nick Simons Foundation International gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.7M across 2 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
How large is Nick Simons Foundation International?
Nick Simons Foundation International reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Nick Simons Foundation International operate?
Nick Simons Foundation International has awarded grants in New York.
What is Nick Simons Foundation International's EIN?
Nick Simons Foundation International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2836360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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