Simmons Family Foundation Inc
Simmons Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2025, it gave $289,605 through 32 grants to charitable organizations.
Simmons Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Simmons Family Foundation Inc gave $290K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Connecticut. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $289,605
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,050
- +58.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $4,082,764
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Simmons Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 Mason Street, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 622-8999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simmons Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eagles Autism Foundation ($70K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 216 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (34%), New York (26%), Pennsylvania (24%), Arkansas (7%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Simmons Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2020) to $290K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles Autism Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $70,000 |
| Reach Prep Inc Stamford, CT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $35,000 |
| Pursuit Transformation Company Inc Long Island City, NY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $35,000 |
| The Roosevelt Institute New York, NY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greenwich Inc Greenwich, CT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Greenwich Country Cay School Inc Greenwich, CT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Society of Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Person-to-Person Inc Darien, CT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $8,950 |
| Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County Inc Stamford, CT | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,195 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,082,764 | $178,487 | $327,860 | $289,605 | 32 | $289,655 | $140,282 | $242,284 |
| 2024 | $4,232,137 | $176,713 | $303,433 | $268,042 | 47 | $268,042 | $116,322 | $232,068 |
| 2023 | $4,358,862 | $180,796 | $266,427 | $227,598 | 50 | $227,648 | $147,017 | $214,973 |
| 2022 | $4,444,501 | $189,151 | $289,426 | $235,110 | 48 | $235,160 | $169,885 | $222,226 |
| 2021 | $4,542,815 | $2,855,907 | $161,849 | $152,984 | 39 | $153,034 | $2,171,100 | $98,902 |
| 2020 | $1,850,667 | $67,612 | $153,406 | $144,800 | 48 | — | $54,825 | $99,499 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simmons Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as workforce training, community needs, youth projects and scholarships, health services, food access, education, and the performing arts. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Pursuit Transformation Company Inc. says its program trains participants for software engineering jobs and provides job-placement assistance. United Way of Greenwich Inc. describes its work as identifying local health, educational, and self-sufficiency needs and collaborating on solutions. MV Youth Inc. says it supports youth capital projects and scholarships on Martha’s Vineyard.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $289,605. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $70,000, with a median of $2,250.
Among its largest grants were $70,000 to Eagles Autism Foundation; $35,000 each to Reach Prep Inc. and Pursuit Transformation Company Inc.; $30,000 to the Roosevelt Institute; and $20,000 each to United Way of Greenwich Inc. and the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation. Each listed grant was designated “to further the exempt purpose of the organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eileen Simmons as president, Steven J. Simmons as vice president and treasurer, and Daniel L. Daniels as secretary.
Simmons Family Foundation Inc is led by Eileen Simmons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eileen Simmons
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Daniels
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Simmons
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President & Tr. → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Simmons Family Foundation Inc
How much does Simmons Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Simmons Family Foundation Inc gave $290K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $268K across 47 grants.
What is Simmons Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Simmons Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $9,050, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simmons Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Simmons Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Simmons Family Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Pennsylvania (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (10 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Greenwich, CT (4 grants).
Who are Simmons Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Simmons Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Eagles Autism Foundation ($70,000), Reach Prep Inc ($35,000) and Pursuit Transformation Company Inc ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simmons Family Foundation Inc?
Simmons Family Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simmons Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as workforce training, community needs, youth projects and scholarships, health services, food access, education, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simmons Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Simmons Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Simmons Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1409685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Simmons Family Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Simmons Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/simmons-family-foundation-inc-morg_f5b02d8c388b41a8b828f47c7fb579b0
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