Simmons Family Foundation

FARMINGTON, UT EIN: 13-3420599 Website

The Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Farmington, Utah. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization committed to supporting nonprofit organizations and projects that benefit residents of Utah through strategic philanthropic giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17.9M

+60.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$625K

-27.6% YoY

Grant Count

-19.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-10.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to support organizations and projects that benefit the residents of Utah through education, art, health, and religion. The foundation prioritizes fostering virtues of good citizenship through religious, medical, community, art, and educational purposes.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to tax-exempt organizations in Utah and Wyoming. Recent grantmaking activity shows:

Grant Range

**: Typical awards range from $9,994 to $218,943

How to Apply

**: A letter of intent summarizing the organization and project is required. Organizations are then invited to submit a formal application upon review of the letter of intent

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations and projects serving Utah residents, with some grantmaking activity extending to Wyoming.

Grant Distribution by State

Utah $3.5M (93%)

Wyoming $271K (7%)

District of Columbia $7K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Utah Wyoming

Cities

Cedar CityFarmingtonHolladayJacksonLoganOgdenProvoSalt Lake CityWashingtonWest JordanWest Valley City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent (2024):

Total assets: $17,934,211
Total revenues: $515,322
Total expenses: $635,148
Total giving: $625,106
Number of employees: 0

Previous Year (2023):

Total assets: $11.2 million
Total revenues: $526,000
Total expenses: $875,000
Total liabilities: $2,280

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$17,934,211	$11,187,494	$16,289,581
Revenue	$515,322	$525,720	$508,198
Expenses	$636,373	$874,927	$918,718
Qualifying Distributions	$627,121	$867,456	$910,289
Net Investment Income	$515,322	$525,720	$508,198
Distributable Amount	$639,338	$533,727	$857,726

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

112 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Simmons Family Foundation

Foundation

Simmons Family Foundation Grant

SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Primary Children's Medical Center F ($202,351), Community Foundation of Jackson Hol ($52,755), Pioneer Theatre Company ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN INDIAN SERVICES PROVO, UT	DONATION	$10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOL JACKSON, WY	DONATION	$52,755
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
UTAH SYMPHONY AND OPERA SALT LAKE CITY, UT	DONATION	$30,000
UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL CEDAR CITY, UT	DONATION	$10,000
PIONEER THEATRE COMPANY SALT LAKE CITY, UT	DONATION	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Elizabeth W. Gerner, M.A., M.P.A. serves as Executive Director.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JULIA S WATKINS	Trustee	0.25	—
LE SIMMONS	Trustee	0.25	—
ELIZABETH S HOKE	Trustee	0.25	—
HARRIS H SIMMONS	Trustee	0.25	—
DAVID E SIMMONS	Trustee	0.25	—
ELLEN C L SIMMONS	Trustee	0.25	—

Contact Information

Address: 722 Shepard Ln Ste 103, Farmington, UT 84025-3845
Phone: 801-550-5026
Website: simmonsfoundation.org
EIN: 13-3420599

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simmons Family Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Simmons Family Foundation?

The foundation makes grants to tax-exempt organizations in Utah and Wyoming. Recent grantmaking activity shows: • **2024 grants**: The foundation made 19 grants totaling $878,265 • **Grant range**: Typical awards range from $9,994 to $218,943 • **Recent recipients** (2024): Community Foundation of Jackson Hole received multiple donations of $52,755 each; Intermountain Healthcare Foundation was among grantees • **Application process**: A letter of intent summarizing the organization and project …

Where does Simmons Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations and projects serving Utah residents, with some grantmaking activity extending to Wyoming.

What size grants does Simmons Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Simmons Family Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $625K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Simmons Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $639K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.