Simon-Strauss Foundation
The Simon-Strauss Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it reported 70 grants totaling $419,000 to charitable organizations, with recipients including medical institutions, hunger-relief organizations, and programs supporting children and young people.
Simon-Strauss Foundation at a glance
In short: Simon-Strauss Foundation gave $419K across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $419,000
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,986
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,964,646
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (11 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Simon-Strauss Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co W Simon 1433 Allenford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 394-5822
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simon-Strauss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Keck School of Medicine of USC ($30K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
345 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 345 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 92% of grant dollars. New York received 5%, while New Jersey, Colorado, and Illinois each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Simon-Strauss Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 70 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $406K (2024) to $433K (2023). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keck School of Medicine of USC Los Angeles, CA | General | $30,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $28,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| UCLA Health Sciences Development Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley Los Angeles, CA | General | $16,000 |
| ALS Network Woodland Hills, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Harmony Project Los Angeles, CA | General | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,964,646 | $560,504 | $558,118 | $419,000 | 70 | $504,543 | $517,869 | $453,442 |
| 2024 | $5,962,260 | $598,100 | $534,476 | $406,000 | 64 | $490,309 | $556,805 | $448,051 |
| 2023 | $5,898,636 | $315,765 | $555,012 | $432,500 | 71 | $513,389 | $341,901 | $430,954 |
| 2022 | $6,137,883 | $518,306 | $546,099 | $415,000 | 69 | $498,656 | $479,184 | $440,044 |
| 2021 | $6,165,676 | $647,777 | $523,055 | $417,500 | 71 | $485,313 | $610,827 | $442,881 |
| 2020 | $6,040,954 | $231,775 | $502,174 | $410,000 | 71 | — | $288,857 | $404,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simon-Strauss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $453K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health and medical research, hunger relief, music and education, and support for students.
For example, City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. The ALS Network says it works with the ALS community on prevention strategies, treatments, cures, access to quality care, and improved health outcomes. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says it mobilizes resources to fight hunger in its community. Harmony Project describes its work as supporting children’s development through music and building healthier communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $419,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $30,000 to the Keck School of Medicine of USC, $28,000 to The UCLA Foundation, and $20,000 each to City of Hope, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and UCLA Health Sciences Development.
Other notable 2025 grants included $16,000 to the Humane Society of Silicon Valley, $15,000 to the ALS Network, $10,000 each to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and $8,000 each to Harmony Project and The Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Simon as president and director. John Simon, Michael Simon, Michelle Simon Fromme, and Steven Simon are listed as vice presidents and directors. William Simon is listed as secretary, treasurer, and “DI.”
Simon-Strauss Foundation is led by Paul Simon, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Simon
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $12K (2025)
John Simon
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Michael Simon
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Michelle Simon Fromme
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Steven Simon
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
William Simon
Secretary Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Michael Simon (VP and Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Simon-Strauss Foundation
How much does Simon-Strauss Foundation give each year?
Simon-Strauss Foundation gave $419K across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 64 grants.
What is Simon-Strauss Foundation's typical grant size?
Simon-Strauss Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,986, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simon-Strauss Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Simon-Strauss Foundation give grants?
Simon-Strauss Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (39 grants), Burbank, CA (6 grants) and San Diego, CA (5 grants).
Does Simon-Strauss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Simon-Strauss Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Simon-Strauss Foundation's largest grantees?
Simon-Strauss Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Keck School of Medicine of USC ($30,000), The UCLA Foundation ($28,000) and City of Hope ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simon-Strauss Foundation?
Simon-Strauss Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $505K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $453K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simon-Strauss Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health and medical research, hunger relief, music and education, and support for students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simon-Strauss Foundation?
The foundation 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 Simon-Strauss Foundation's EIN?
Simon-Strauss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0604831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Simon-Strauss 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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