Simmons Family Foundation
The Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Farmington, Utah. It supports nonprofit organizations and projects, with stated priorities in religious, medical, community, art, and educational purposes and a focus on serving people in Utah.
Simmons Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Simmons Family Foundation gave $625K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Utah. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $625,106
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,767
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $17,934,211
- +60.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (92% 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 Simmons Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its grant-program description says organizations must submit a letter of intent summarizing the organization and project; those invited may then submit a formal application. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). The foundation does not fund individuals or organizations that provide grants to others.
- Contact
Mailing address: 722 West Shepard Lane 103, Farmington, UT 84025
Phone: (801) 550-5026
Website: https://simmonsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Simmons Family Foundation
Who Simmons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Primary Children's Medical Center F ($202K). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 112 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant-program description prioritizes organizations and projects serving people in Utah. In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 8% to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Simmons Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $623K (2021) to $909K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Children's Medical Center F Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $202,351 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson HOL Jackson, WY | Donation | $52,755 |
| Pioneer Theatre Company Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Utah Symphony and Opera Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $30,000 |
| The Road Home Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $30,000 |
| People Helping People Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Discovery Gateway Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Women's Resource Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Utah State University Logan, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,934,211 | $515,322 | $636,373 | $625,106 | 21 | $627,121 | $515,322 | $639,338 |
| 2023 | $11,187,494 | $525,720 | $874,927 | $863,679 | 26 | $867,456 | $525,720 | $533,727 |
| 2022 | $16,289,581 | $508,198 | $918,718 | $908,556 | 27 | $910,289 | $508,198 | $857,726 |
| 2021 | $14,568,093 | $643,440 | $632,683 | $623,180 | 19 | — | $476,214 | $937,183 |
| 2020 | $8,542,495 | $495,809 | $779,563 | $775,953 | 19 | — | $495,809 | $601,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $639K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated commitment is to foster virtues of good citizenship through religious, medical, community, art, and educational purposes. Its grant-program description says trustees prioritize organizations and projects serving people in Utah.
Its 2024 recipients included organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. The Road Home says it helps individuals and families move out of homelessness through emergency shelter and housing services in Salt Lake County. Ballet West says it inspires and empowers a broad community through exposure, training, and education in ballet. Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum says it supports children and families through inclusive, accessible learning experiences. People Helping People says it works to reduce child poverty by helping low-income women, primarily single mothers, pursue living-wage employment. American Indian Services says it supports Native Americans’ access to education while preserving culture and heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $625,106. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $202,351, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $202,351 to Primary Children’s Medical Center, $52,755 to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, $50,000 to Pioneer Theatre Company, $30,000 each to Utah Symphony and Opera and The Road Home, and $20,000 each to People Helping People, Discovery Gateway, Ballet West, University of Utah Women’s Resource, Utah State University, Southern Utah University, and Catholic Community Services. Other 2024 recipients described in the available information include Utah Youth Village, which received $20,000, and American Indian Services, which received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia S Watkins, Le Simmons, Elizabeth S Hoke, Harris H Simmons, David E Simmons, and Ellen C L Simmons as trustees.
Simmons Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David E. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Hoke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen C. L. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harris H. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia S. Watkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Le Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Simmons Family Foundation
How much does Simmons Family Foundation give each year?
Simmons Family Foundation gave $625K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $864K across 26 grants.
What is Simmons Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Simmons Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,767, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simmons Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Simmons Family Foundation give grants?
Simmons Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (14 grants) and Cedar City, UT (2 grants).
Does Simmons Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Simmons Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (21 grants).
Who are Simmons Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Simmons Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Primary Children's Medical Center F ($202,351), Community Foundation of Jackson HOL ($52,755) and Pioneer Theatre Company ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Simmons Family Foundation?
Simmons Family Foundation reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $627K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $639K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Simmons Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated commitment is to foster virtues of good citizenship through religious, medical, community, art, and educational purposes. Its grant-program description says trustees prioritize organizations and projects serving people in Utah. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simmons Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simmons Family Foundation's EIN?
Simmons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3420599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Simmons Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/simmons-family-foundation-morg_a29e3c4cd1974aada16c75c8465268ed
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