Simmons Family Foundation
Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $2,633,614, with each grant described as having a civic purpose.
Simmons Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Simmons Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), top state Alabama. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,633,614
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,345
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $19,429,049
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (35% 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 states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 Bears Club Dr, Jupiter, FL 33477-4203
Phone: (910) 558-3027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simmons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Alabama- Crimson Tide Foundation ($918K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 102 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (35%), West Virginia (23%), Connecticut (16%), New York (10%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Simmons Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $145K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 233% 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 $557K (2020) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama- Crimson Tide Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | CIVIC | $917,533 |
| The Linsly School Wheeling, WV | CIVIC | $600,000 |
| Caliber Foundation Cos Cob, CT | CIVIC | $415,000 |
| Zeta Charter Schools Bronx, NY | CIVIC | $250,000 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation Short Hills, NJ | CIVIC | $97,400 |
| Crossnore School-Foster Home Crossnore, NC | CIVIC | $65,000 |
| Congaree Foundation Ridgeland, SC | CIVIC | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Tulsa, OK | CIVIC | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Raleigh, NC | CIVIC | $50,000 |
| Camp Schreiber Foundation Wilmington, NC | CIVIC | $30,000 |
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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 | $19,429,049 | $2,139,049 | $2,771,550 | $2,633,614 | 25 | $2,675,914 | $1,838,862 | $1,146,484 |
| 2023 | $20,090,788 | $1,077,694 | $2,250,651 | $2,103,245 | 21 | $2,170,328 | $1,000,221 | $1,092,431 |
| 2022 | $21,149,083 | $58,583 | $2,143,294 | $1,905,402 | 26 | $1,911,127 | $503,617 | $1,117,669 |
| 2021 | $22,533,384 | $12,185,433 | $1,036,071 | $932,743 | 13 | $967,134 | $9,606,251 | $823,497 |
| 2020 | $11,343,191 | $1,069,313 | $616,600 | $557,144 | 17 | — | $642,352 | $581,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Linsly School describes itself as a private, independent day and boarding school for grades 5 through 12, and Zeta Charter Schools says it supports educational achievement. The Christopher Reeve Foundation describes its work as advancing spinal cord injury research and improving quality of life for people and families impacted by paralysis. Other 2024 grantees describe missions including providing educational scholarships, supporting students toward college graduation, alleviating food insecurity, assisting people experiencing homelessness, and providing eating-disorder education and support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $2,633,614. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $917,533, with a median grant of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $917,533 to the University of Alabama–Crimson Tide Foundation, $600,000 to The Linsly School, $415,000 to Caliber Foundation, and $250,000 to Zeta Charter Schools. Other reported grants included $97,400 to the Christopher Reeve Foundation, $65,000 to Crossnore School-Foster Home, and $50,000 each to Congaree Foundation, Folds of Honor Foundation, and Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David S Simmons and Melissa B Simmons as trustees.
Simmons Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa B. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $2.6M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 21 grants.
What is Simmons Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Simmons Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $105,345, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simmons Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Simmons Family Foundation give grants?
Simmons Family Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were West Virginia (23%) and Connecticut (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants).
Does Simmons Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 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 "Civic" (25 grants).
Who are Simmons Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Simmons Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Alabama- Crimson Tide Foundation ($917,533), The Linsly School ($600,000) and Caliber Foundation ($415,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Simmons Family Foundation?
Simmons Family Foundation reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simmons Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 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 Simmons Family Foundation's EIN?
Simmons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3364992. 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 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/simmons-family-foundation-morg_b62210c8be77409bb4efbec52fd5ead3
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