Simms Foundation
Simms Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing lists grants for public education television, cancer research, hospice care, animal rescue, and other purposes.
Simms Foundation at a glance
In short: Simms Foundation gave $46K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Nevada. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,852
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,697
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $317,500
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (69% 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 Simms 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: 3354 Saddleback Court, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (702) 451-7777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simms Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vegas PBS Ch 10 ($23K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 22% to Texas, and 2% each to California, New York, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Simms Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
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 $28K (2021) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vegas PBS Ch 10 Las Vegas, NV | Public Education Television | $22,738 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Las Vegas, NV | End of Life Care | $2,000 |
| Wagging Tails Rescue Las Vegas, NV | Rescue of Animals | $2,000 |
| Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | Save Animals from Euthanasia | $1,114 |
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | Raise Awareness for Brain Disorders | $1,000 |
| Spohnc Locust Valley, NY | Provide Funds for Head & Neck Cancer | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Pediatric Research Center | $1,000 |
| You Gotta Love Them Las Vegas, NV | Animal and Bird Rescue | $1,000 |
| A Home 4 Spot Las Vegas, NV | Dog Rescue | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,500 | $104,298 | $90,397 | $45,852 | 17 | $45,852 | $5,042 |
| 2023 | $294,032 | $54,766 | $72,677 | $40,868 | 21 | $72,677 | $4,716 |
| 2022 | $310,068 | $51,446 | $69,900 | $32,806 | 18 | $70,000 | $3,146 |
| 2021 | $323,589 | $254,701 | $64,555 | $28,067 | 19 | $64,555 | $2,807 |
| 2020 | $131,478 | $55,505 | $84,363 | $36,974 | 19 | — | $5,596 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, cancer research, hospice care, animal rescue, brain-disorder awareness, and other causes. Among the grantees described in their own words, WAGGING TAILS RESCUE says it rescues homeless and abandoned dogs, while A HOME 4 SPOT says it provides foster care and medicine and seeks permanent homes for abandoned dogs. Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation says it raises funds for Nathan Adelson Hospice and the Center for Compassionate Care. VEGAS STRONGER says its mission is to reduce homelessness by addressing substance-abuse disorders and mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $45,852. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $22,738, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $22,738 to VEGAS PBS CH 10 for public education television, $10,000 to METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION for cancer research, and $2,000 each to NATHAN ADELSON HOSPICE FOUNDATION for end-of-life care and WAGGING TAILS RESCUE for animal rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists DOUGLAS E SIMMS as president, ELAINE KRAUSE as director/secretary, and KAREN LASITER as director.
Simms Foundation is led by Douglas E. Simms, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas E. Simms
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elaine Krause
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
$13K (2021) → $16K (2024)
Karen Lasiter
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carlene A. Wieder (2020) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Chris Brauns (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $16K, to Elaine Krause (Director/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about Simms Foundation
How much does Simms Foundation give each year?
Simms Foundation gave $46K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 21 grants.
What is Simms Foundation's typical grant size?
Simms Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,697, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Simms Foundation give grants?
Simms Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (10 grants).
Does Simms Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Simms Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Simms Foundation's largest grantees?
Simms Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vegas PBS Ch 10 ($22,738), Methodist Hospital Foundation ($10,000) and Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Simms Foundation?
Simms Foundation reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What does Simms Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, cancer research, hospice care, animal rescue, brain-disorder awareness, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simms 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 Simms Foundation's EIN?
Simms Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0436320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Simms 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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