Simone Charitable Foundation Inc
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, early childhood development, and youth programs, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arizona.
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Simone Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.8M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $396K), mostly in Arizona. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,752,444
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $396,037
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $367,903
- Total assets
- $115,229,907
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (76% 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 Simone Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8800 E Gainey Center Dr 160, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: (480) 948-8161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simone Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Kidney Foundation of Arizona ($858K). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 27 grants of 60 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. Recipients in Illinois and Georgia each received 8%, while recipients in New York received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Simone Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 $3.4M (2021) to $5.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Kidney Foundation of Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Fund the direct aid of kidney patients in Arizona | $858,000 |
| Southwest Human Development Phoenix, AZ | Birth to five center of excellence, smooth way home | $750,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona Inc Scottsdale, AZ | Arizona Wishes | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Inc Phoenix, AZ | Academic Success STEM Program | $450,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc Chicago, IL | Public Awareness Campaign | $402,638 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | AZ Discovery Boost Grants Program | $380,250 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Medcial Research and Studies for Parkinsons and Alzheimers | $355,556 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association Staten Island, NY | Meet the needs of the underserved pd patients in Arizona through bilingual referral program and work with banner neuro wellness | $350,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ | Power hour, American reads, torch and keystone clubs, and smart girls | $331,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tucson Tucson, AZ | Spark Tech Zones Project | $250,000 |
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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 | $115,229,907 | $11,687,523 | $8,316,424 | $4,752,444 | 12 | $5,130,208 | $4,402,693 | $4,652,659 |
| 2023 | $109,446,188 | $6,599,284 | $8,876,064 | $4,839,761 | 12 | $5,215,377 | $3,287,352 | $5,120,850 |
| 2022 | $110,014,873 | $5,885,657 | $9,200,673 | $5,077,522 | 12 | $5,433,185 | $3,434,227 | $5,195,424 |
| 2021 | $116,213,813 | $7,192,727 | $8,167,481 | $3,435,001 | 12 | $3,782,927 | $4,327,699 | $5,425,448 |
| 2020 | $117,315,592 | $36,683,329 | $10,539,262 | $3,673,394 | 12 | — | $30,466,175 | $3,754,558 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simone Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.7M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for kidney patient assistance, neurological research and patient services, cancer programs, early childhood services, and youth programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways: the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona says it aids people with chronic renal failure and promotes kidney-related research and education; Southwest Human Development says it strengthens the foundation Arizona’s children need for a great start in life; and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona says it creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Barrow Neurological Foundation says it supports Barrow Neurological Institute, while Help in Healing Home Foundation says it provides a caring, home-like setting for transplant and cancer patients. McKenna Youth Foundation says its primary mission is supporting disadvantaged inner-city youth in Phoenix.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $4,752,444. Grants ranged from $45,000 to $858,000, with a median of $367,903.
Among the largest grants were $858,000 to National Kidney Foundation of Arizona for direct aid to kidney patients in Arizona; $750,000 to Southwest Human Development for its Birth to Five Center of Excellence and Smooth Way Home; and $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona for Arizona wishes. Other substantial grants included $450,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley for an academic success STEM program, $402,638 to the Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association for a public awareness campaign, and $380,250 to American Cancer Society for the Arizona Discovery Boost Grants Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Grayson as president, Curt Christensen as treasurer, and James Geaves as director.
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Mark Grayson, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Grayson
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$329K (2020) → $359K (2024)
James Geaves
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curt Christensen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: GRANT BOLAND Left Board (2022) — Director
- Former: Grant Boland (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Kelly (2020–2021) — Director
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 $359K, to Mark Grayson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Simone Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.8M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 12 grants.
What is Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $367,903, and its average grant was $396,037, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (8%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Kidney Foundation of Arizona ($858,000), Southwest Human Development ($750,000) and Make-a-Wish Foundation of Arizona Inc ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Simone Charitable Foundation Inc?
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc reported $115.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for kidney patient assistance, neurological research and patient services, cancer programs, early childhood services, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simone Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3971316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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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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