The Annette C Simmons Foundation
The Annette C Simmons Foundation is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $3.6M.
The Annette C Simmons Foundation at a glance
In short: The Annette C Simmons Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -71.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $22,189,850
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 The Annette C Simmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catch up & Read Inc ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Annette C Simmons Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catch up & Read Inc Dallas, TX | Education | $100,000 |
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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 | $22,189,850 | $3,717,927 | $282,986 | $100,000 | 1 | $102,887 | $3,602,953 | $996,683 |
| 2023 | $18,764,002 | $12,051,140 | $1,843,036 | $1,780,038 | 5 | $1,782,768 | $3,897,494 | $553,579 |
| 2022 | $7,686,669 | $5,571,575 | $7,296 | — | — | $1,837 | $185,280 | $280,038 |
| 2021 | $5,800,000 | $5,800,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $6,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Annette C Simmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $997K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Annette C Simmons Foundation is led by Amy Fleck Simmons, President, Vice Chair & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Fleck Simmons
President, Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette C. Simmons
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Cagnina
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Annette C Simmons Foundation
How much does The Annette C Simmons Foundation give each year?
The Annette C Simmons Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 5 grants.
How large is The Annette C Simmons Foundation?
The Annette C Simmons Foundation reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $997K (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 is The Annette C Simmons Foundation?
The Annette C Simmons Foundation is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $22.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Annette C Simmons Foundation operate?
The Annette C Simmons Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Annette C Simmons Foundation's EIN?
The Annette C Simmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4145877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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