THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS FURTHERING DISCOVERY AND PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE IN ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION AND PROJECT EXCELLENCE BY SPONSORING INDUSTRY LED RESEARCH AND THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION BETWEEN INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$689K
+42.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
-13.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$72K
-13.6% YoY
About Simplar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Simplar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TEMPE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $689K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $688,975 | $482,911 | $632,177 |
| Revenue | $654,355 | $267,336 | $217,873 |
| Expenses | $448,531 | $416,672 | $227,175 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,712 | $9,811 | $57 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Kansas Center for Research Inc ($114,738), Washington State University ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC LAWRENCE, KS | RESEARCH GRANT | $114,738 |
| WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WA | RESEARCH GRANT | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN STONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KENNETH SULLIVAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAKE SMITHWICK | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| BRIAN LINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simplar Foundation?
Simplar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TEMPE, AZ. It holds $689K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Simplar Foundation?
As of 2024, Simplar Foundation holds $689K in total assets with $654K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does Simplar Foundation operate?
Simplar Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas, North Carolina, Washington.
What size grants does Simplar Foundation award?
In 2024, Simplar Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $72K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Simplar Foundation's EIN?
Simplar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4477408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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