Simmons Family Foundation
Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Van Nuys, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $22K.
Simmons Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,136,798
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $130,176
- +191.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $21,965
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $8,540
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Simmons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 15 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Simmons Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 436% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Westlake School Studio City, CA | Educational Advancement Through Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Alexandria House Los Angeles, CA | Housing Support for Women and Children | $75,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Educational Advancement Through Scholarships | $50,000 |
| USC University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Educational Advancement Through Scholarships | $50,000 |
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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 | $1,136,798 | $130,176 | $8,540 | — | — | — | $21,965 | $54,969 |
| 2023 | $1,015,162 | $44,645 | $270,950 | $250,000 | 4 | $250,068 | $23,694 | $57,412 |
| 2022 | $1,241,467 | $1,416,569 | $312,550 | $312,500 | 5 | $312,500 | $4,731 | $19,799 |
| 2021 | $137,448 | $1,283,670 | $1,146,222 | $1,146,222 | 6 | $1,146,222 | $143 | $14,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Simmons Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kari Lee Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William John Simmons III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 large is Simmons Family Foundation?
Simmons Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $130K.
Where does Simmons Family Foundation operate?
Simmons Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Texas.
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 $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Simmons Family Foundation's EIN?
Simmons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4147122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Simmons Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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