Robert W Simms Trust is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $140K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$76K
+36.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+36.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W Simms Trust reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Robert W Simms Trust
Based on IRS filings
Robert W Simms Trust is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $140K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,503,444 | $1,449,559 | $1,481,029 |
| Revenue | $159,166 | $49,204 | $-37,396 |
| Expenses | $103,674 | $80,148 | $116,666 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $85,826 | $64,751 | $94,527 |
| Net Investment Income | $140,360 | $28,935 | $14,462 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,293 | $78,750 | $81,067 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Safe Harbor Boys Home ($75,918).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAFE HARBOR BOYS HOME JACKSONVILLE, FL | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $75,918 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $23,521 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert W Simms Trust?
Robert W Simms Trust is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Robert W Simms Trust?
As of 2024, Robert W Simms Trust holds $1.5M in total assets with $159K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $76K in 2024.
Where does Robert W Simms Trust operate?
Robert W Simms Trust has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Robert W Simms Trust award?
In 2024, Robert W Simms Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $76K — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Robert W Simms Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert W Simms Trust reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert W Simms Trust's EIN?
Robert W Simms Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6121114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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