Simmons Family Foundation

JUPITER, FL EIN: 82-3364992 Website

The David and Melissa Simmons Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Established in 2019, the foundation operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$19.4M

-3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.6M

+25.2% YoY

Grant Count

+19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$105K

+5.2% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, based on grant activity, primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Civic organizations
After-school programs
Mentoring and tutoring programs

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to organizations across multiple states, with no formal application process information available in public records.

Grant Range

$250,000 to $917,533

How to Apply

information available in public records.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Florida
North Carolina
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $2.9M (36%)

West Virginia $2.2M (27%)

New York $769K (9%)

North Carolina $743K (9%)

Connecticut $461K (6%)

New Jersey $297K (4%)

South Carolina $200K (2%)

Florida $169K (2%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Massachusetts Missouri North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Texas Virginia West Virginia

Cities

BellaireBronxCambridgeChicagoClevelandColorado SpringsConcordCos CobCrossnoreDallasJupiterLafayetteLinvilleLynchburgNew YorkNorth Palm BeachPalm Beach GardensPebble BeachPonte VedraPonte Vedra Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $19,429,049
Total revenues: $2,139,049
Total expenses: $2,771,550
Total liabilities: $13,600

Assets & Revenue (2023):

Total assets: $20,100,000
Total revenues: $1,080,000
Total expenses: $2,250,000

Investment Income:

2024: $600,251
2023: $622,644

The foundation maintains a staffing level of zero employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$19,429,049	$20,090,788	$21,149,083
Revenue	$2,139,049	$1,077,694	$58,583
Expenses	$2,771,550	$2,250,651	$2,143,294
Qualifying Distributions	$2,675,914	$2,170,328	$1,911,127
Net Investment Income	$1,838,862	$1,000,221	$503,617
Distributable Amount	$1,146,484	$1,092,431	$1,117,669

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

102 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Alabama- Crimson Tide Foundation ($917,533), The Linsly School ($600,000), Caliber Foundation ($415,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AYN RAND INSTITUTE SANTA ANA, CA	CIVIC	$15,000
CALIBER FOUNDATION COS COB, CT	CIVIC	$415,000
CAMP SCHREIBER FOUNDATION WILMINGTON, NC	CIVIC	$30,000
CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION SHORT HILLS, NJ	CIVIC	$97,400
CONGAREE FOUNDATION RIDGELAND, SC	CIVIC	$50,000
CROSSNORE SCHOOL-FOSTER HOME CROSSNORE, NC	CIVIC	$65,000
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION TULSA, OK	CIVIC	$50,000
FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NC RALEIGH, NC	CIVIC	$50,000
GOODSHEPERD-HOMELESS SUPPORT WILMINGTON, NC	CIVIC	$10,000
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES TAMPA, FL	CIVIC	$5,145

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustees:

David S. Simmons
Melissa B. Simmons

Both serve as trustees with minimal time commitment (1 hour per week) and receive no compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID S SIMMONS	TRUSTEE	1	—
MELISSA B SIMMONS	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simmons Family Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, based on grant activity, primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Civic organizations • After-school programs • Mentoring and tutoring programs

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

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $2,633,614 (2024) • Number of grants: 17 grants made in 2024 • Grant range: $250,000 to $917,533 • Median grant amount: $20,000 • Maximum grant amount: $780,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • The Linsly School Incorporated: $600,000 • Zeta Charter Schools: $250,000 • Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: $97,400 The foundation makes grants to organizations across multiple states, with no formal application process information available in public records.

Where does Simmons Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Florida • North Carolina • New York

What size grants does Simmons Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Simmons Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $105K 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 $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.