Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson

Foundation · Grantmaker Portland, ME EIN: 01-0277832 Website

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Key facts about Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson

EIN: 01-0277832
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $179,700
Grants made (2024): 68
Average grant: $2,643
Median grant: $2,500
New grantees (estimate): 60% first-time grantees (41 of 68, 2024)
Total assets: $3,568,804
Primary geography: Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Requests for information about grants should be directed to the Clerk of the Foundation, Barbara S. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson's 68 itemized 2024 grants were Maine (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (23 grants), Augusta, ME (5 grants), Damariscotta, ME (2 grants) and Camden, ME (2 grants). None of its 68 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food" (4 grants) and "Camperships" (3 grants).

Is Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson open to new grantees?

60%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 41 of 68 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.

22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$180K

+4.2% YoY

Grant Count

+28.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-18.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson reported a distributable amount of $170K 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

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Arts
Health
Family services
Philanthropy and voluntarism
Human services
Youth programs and scholarships
Community enrichment initiatives

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Maine.

Grant Distribution by State

Maine $180K (100%)

Share of all 68 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Maine

Cities

PortlandBrunswickBangorRocklandScarboroughWestbrookAugustaBiddefordLewistonSouth PortlandAuburnCamdenBethelBathBelfastBrewerDamariscottaHebronWatervilleBoothbay Harbor

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2024):

Total assets: $3,568,804
Total giving: $179,700
Total revenues: $467,625 (2023)
Total expenses: $217,812 (2023)

Prior Year (2023):

Total assets: $3,331,940
Total revenues: $468,625
Total expenses: $217,812

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,568,804	$3,331,940	$3,068,577
Revenue	$467,023	$468,625	$-571,792
Expenses	$227,966	$217,812	$168,880
Qualifying Distributions	$185,333	$180,122	$140,399
Net Investment Income	$447,944	$137,725	$156,091
Distributable Amount	$169,961	$158,631	$153,093

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

249 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include University of Southern Maine Scholarship Dept ($10,000), Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries ($5,000), Central Lincoln County YMCA ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
University of Southern Maine Scholarship Dept Portland, ME	Scholarships	$10,000
Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Stonington, ME	Education andWorkforce DevelopmentPrograms	$5,000
Central Lincoln County YMCA Damariscotta, ME	Cooking Classes	$5,000
Gould Academy Bethel, ME	Scholarship	$5,000
Foundation for Portland Public Schools Portland, ME	Mobile OpticalServices	$5,000
Portland Symphony Orchestra Portland, ME	Kinder Concerts	$5,000
Camp Susan Curtis Portland, ME	Camperships	$4,000
Frannie Peabody Center Portland, ME	Community Outreachand EducationInitiatives	$4,000
Mount Desert Nursing Association Northeast Harbor, ME	Medical Supplies	$4,000
Community Clinical Services Inc Lewiston, ME	Interpreter Services	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Clerk of the Foundation: Barbara S. Schlichtman, Esq.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert Woodward	President	1	$100
Paul H Rausch	Treasurer	2	$1,300
Deanna Woodward	Trustee	1	$100
Robert Aranson MD	Trustee	1	$100
Tina Jennings	Vice President	1	$100
Samuel Woodward	Trustee	1	$100
John R Opperman Esq	Trustee	1	$100
Heidi Farber	Trustee	1	$100
Thomas P Chandel CPA	Trustee	1	$100

Contact Information

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 426 Portland, ME 04112-0426

Phone: (207) 774-2635

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson fund?

The Foundation was established in 1959 to "conduct, carry on, advance and promote religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational works" and to help "poor and needy" persons to "become self-supporting, acquire education or training, perform useful or creative work or become useful citizens." Primary funding areas include: • Education • Arts • Health • Family services • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Human services • Youth programs and scholarships • Community enrichment initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson?

Requests for information about grants should be directed to the Clerk of the Foundation, Barbara S. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson make grants?

The Foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Maine.

What size grants does Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson award?

In 2024, Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson awarded 68 grants totaling $180K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson reported a distributable amount of $170K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson's EIN?

Simmons Foundation - PerkinsThompson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0277832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.