Symonds Foundation
The Symonds Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorpark, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Symonds Foundation at a glance
In short: Symonds Foundation gave $85K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,500
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,380
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,744,879
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (48% 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 Symonds Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15787 Graduate Circle, Moorpark, CA 93021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Symonds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Damon Runyon Cancer Research Founda ($11K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (48%), New York (17%), Illinois (12%), and the District of Columbia (12%). Florida received 3%. These shares describe the locations of grant recipients, not necessarily the places where their services were delivered.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Symonds Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $83K (2020) to $100K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Founda New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $10,500 |
| The Dystonia Medical Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Calvary Community Church Westlake Village, CA | General Operating Budget | $9,000 |
| James Storehouse Newbury Park, CA | General Operating Budget | $8,000 |
| Friends in Deed Pasadena, CA | General Operating Budget | $6,500 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating Budget | $4,250 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating Budget | $4,000 |
| The Jed Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $3,750 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | General Operating Budget | $2,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,744,879 | $186,249 | $124,637 | $84,500 | 25 | $95,000 | $161,705 | $100,233 |
| 2023 | $1,684,181 | $149,908 | $125,171 | $95,000 | 23 | $101,480 | $128,893 | $95,008 |
| 2022 | $1,659,444 | $57,914 | $127,914 | $99,500 | 23 | $105,980 | $51,156 | $101,774 |
| 2021 | $1,729,444 | $104,901 | $119,994 | $88,000 | 20 | $94,480 | $83,244 | $105,680 |
| 2020 | $1,744,537 | $154,952 | $124,532 | $82,500 | 15 | — | $130,650 | $94,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Symonds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K 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 grant list shows support for organizations whose work includes medical research and health, community assistance, disaster response, mental health, and housing services. For example, The JED Foundation describes its mission as protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults; Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $84,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $10,500 to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, $10,000 to The Dystonia Medical Foundation, $9,000 to Calvary Community Church, and $8,000 to James Storehouse. Other listed grants included $6,500 to Friends in Deed, $4,250 to Direct Relief, and $4,000 each to the American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Direct Relief says it provides humanitarian aid to people affected by poverty or emergencies, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Symonds as President; Laura Roberts and Anna Symonds Myers as Trustees; Mary Symonds Roberts as Treasurer; and Marilyn Buchanan as Vice President.
Symonds Foundation is led by Jeff Symonds, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Symonds
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Anna Symonds Myers
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
$4K (2024)
Laura Roberts
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
$4K (2024)
Marilyn Buchanan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Mary Symonds Roberts
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Symonds (2020) — Secretary
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 $4K, to Laura Roberts (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Symonds Foundation
How much does Symonds Foundation give each year?
Symonds Foundation gave $85K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 23 grants.
What is Symonds Foundation's typical grant size?
Symonds Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,380, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Symonds Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Symonds Foundation give grants?
Symonds Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Westlake Village, CA (2 grants).
Does Symonds Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Symonds Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Symonds Foundation's largest grantees?
Symonds Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Damon Runyon Cancer Research Founda ($10,500), The Dystonia Medical Foundation ($10,000) and Calvary Community Church ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Symonds Foundation?
Symonds Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Symonds Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list shows support for organizations whose work includes medical research and health, community assistance, disaster response, mental health, and housing services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Symonds Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Symonds Foundation's EIN?
Symonds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7223088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Symonds 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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Grantable. (2026). Symonds Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/symonds-foundation-morg_ed233f9bef474998a01db11ee689f4d3
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