RP Simmons Family Foundation
RP Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as smaller grants to organizations in Virginia and Ohio.
RP Simmons Family Foundation at a glance
In short: RP Simmons Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $117K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,169,500
- +193.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,950
- +251.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,581,076
- -11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to RP Simmons Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Birchmere 79 Quaker Hollow Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 741-7491
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who RP Simmons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 77 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 91% of grant dollars and Florida recipients received 9%. Virginia and Ohio each accounted for 0% of grant dollars when rounded to the nearest whole percent.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is RP Simmons Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $500K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $500K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 292% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $399K (2023) to $2.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| United Way Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Angelus Academy Springfield, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Extra Mile Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sewickley Valley YMCA Sewickley, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Sewickley Valley Community Fund Sewickley, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Pittsburgh, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Symphony Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Stay Off the Street Hudson, OH | General Charitable Purpose | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,581,076 | $979,951 | $1,184,511 | $1,169,500 | 10 | $1,169,500 | $1,226,243 | $400,001 |
| 2023 | $1,785,636 | $396,993 | $412,929 | $399,000 | 12 | $399,000 | $497,302 | $442,191 |
| 2022 | $1,801,572 | $646,790 | $850,031 | $798,000 | 11 | $798,000 | $819,479 | $465,513 |
| 2021 | $2,004,813 | $1,579,294 | $2,021,118 | $2,005,500 | 17 | $2,005,500 | $1,967,256 | $535,170 |
| 2020 | $2,446,637 | $504,497 | $670,438 | $627,900 | 27 | — | $675,477 | $491,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, RP Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $400K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 support for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, United Way Palm Beach County, Neighborhood Academy, and Sewickley Valley YMCA. Angelus Academy, a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as transmitting the traditions of the Catholic faith and culture in a familial atmosphere, in union with parents and in loyalty to the Roman Catholic Church’s Magisterium.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,169,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, $100,000 to United Way Palm Beach County, and $50,000 to Neighborhood Academy. Each grant’s stated purpose was “general charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard P Simmons is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
RP Simmons Family Foundation is led by Richard P. Simmons, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard P. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 RP Simmons Family Foundation
How much does RP Simmons Family Foundation give each year?
RP Simmons Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $399K across 12 grants.
What is RP Simmons Family Foundation's typical grant size?
RP Simmons Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $116,950, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from RP Simmons Family Foundation that year got $500K on average.
Where does RP Simmons Family Foundation give grants?
RP Simmons Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants) and Sewickley, PA (2 grants).
Does RP Simmons Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of RP Simmons Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are RP Simmons Family Foundation's largest grantees?
RP Simmons Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra ($1,000,000), United Way Palm Beach County ($100,000) and Neighborhood Academy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is RP Simmons Family Foundation?
RP Simmons Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $400K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does RP Simmons Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, United Way Palm Beach County, Neighborhood Academy, and Sewickley Valley YMCA. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from RP Simmons Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is RP Simmons Family Foundation's EIN?
RP Simmons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6277068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does RP Simmons Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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