Simonian Family Foundation
Simonian Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $12.9M. Net investment income was $578K.
Simonian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Simonian Family Foundation gave $12.9M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,875,995
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,145,999
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $703,500
- Total assets
- $14,946,099
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Simonian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Myriad USA-FKA King Baudouin Founda ($9.4M). Together the top 6 received $12.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Simonian Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $716K (2022) to $13.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $12.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA-FKA King Baudouin Founda New York, NY | Medical Research | $9,432,495 |
| Armenian American Museum Glendale, CA | General Operations | $2,000,000 |
| After School All Stars Los Angeles, CA | School Programs | $1,357,000 |
| Goldie Hawn Foundation Santa Monica, CA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Neimus Moshe USA Flushing, NY | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Armenia Hearing Aid Project Glendale, CA | General Operations | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Simonian Family Foundation?
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 | $14,946,099 | $17,887,293 | $12,891,472 | $12,875,995 | 6 | $12,875,995 | $578,082 | $575,671 |
| 2023 | $9,992,116 | $10,375,593 | $13,751,309 | $13,723,400 | 8 | $13,724,400 | $367,940 | $483,255 |
| 2022 | $13,362,611 | $14,078,447 | $715,836 | $715,700 | 3 | $715,836 | $78,447 | $138,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simonian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $576K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Simonian Family Foundation is led by Jean Simonian, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Simonian
CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Simonian
CFO Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mikael Cohen
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Simonian Family Foundation
How much does Simonian Family Foundation give each year?
Simonian Family Foundation gave $12.9M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13.7M across 8 grants.
What is Simonian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Simonian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $703,500, and its average grant was $2,145,999, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Simonian Family Foundation give grants?
Simonian Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (2 grants).
Does Simonian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Simonian Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Simonian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Simonian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Myriad USA-FKA King Baudouin Founda ($9,432,495), Armenian American Museum ($2,000,000) and After School All Stars ($1,357,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Simonian Family Foundation?
Simonian Family Foundation reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $576K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Simonian Family Foundation's EIN?
Simonian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2707665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Simonian Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Brian J Daly Charitable Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Assets
$100K
Grants
1
Total Given
$5K
The Everychild Foundation
Pacific Palisades, CA
To raise funds for distribution to entities and organizations devoted to improving the prospects and easing the suffering of children affected by conditions like poverty, illness, injury, abuse, and neglect.
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
3
Total Given
$450K
Richard and Ellen Sandler Family
Santa Monica, CA
The Richard and Ellen Sandler Family funds general public benefit, with recent grants supporting Jewish community and philanthropic organizations, among other recipients. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $2,500; most funding went to organizations in New York, followed by California and Washington, DC. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$32K
Grants
7
Total Given
$121K
Croutch Family Foundation
Encino, CA
The foundation supports preselected charities across areas including civil liberties, food assistance, animal welfare, health, housing, and environmental protection, with most 2024 funding going to California and additional grants in four other states. Its 14 grants totaled $28,816, ranging from $500 to $5,175 (median $1,892); it does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$727K
Grants
14
Total Given
$29K
Belldegrun Family Foundation Inc
Los Angeles, CA
The foundation supported preselected organizations in education, health care, research, poverty reduction, and Israel-related work, with most 2024 funding going to California, Pennsylvania, and New York. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$45.0M
Grants
14
Total Given
$2.0M
The Feltheimer Family Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The Feltheimer Family Foundation supports children, education, community needs, cancer research, and religious organizations, with 2024 grants ranging from $500 to $54,750 and a median of $7,618. Its 2024 giving went to organizations in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois; it funds preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$18.4M
Grants
22
Total Given
$339K
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Simonian Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Simonian Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?