The David L Simon Foundation
The David L Simon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $96K.
The David L Simon Foundation at a glance
In short: The David L Simon Foundation gave $137K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,250
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,875
- +39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,650
- Total assets
- $2,925,838
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David L Simon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midbar Kodesh Temple ($114K). Together the top 6 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The David L Simon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $137K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midbar Kodesh Temple Henderson, NV | Contribution | $114,100 |
| Miscellaneous Donations Henderson, NV | Contribution | $6,850 |
| Collaboration Center Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Las Vegas, NV | Contributions | $4,300 |
| Vima Children's Home Bakersfield, CA | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Improve Care Now Burlington, VT | Contributions | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,925,838 | $252,711 | $179,966 | $137,250 | 6 | $137,250 | $95,787 | $135,522 |
| 2024 | $2,787,897 | $205,548 | $166,142 | $115,212 | 7 | $115,212 | $79,968 | $136,723 |
| 2023 | $2,836,738 | $112,576 | $171,307 | $117,194 | 8 | $117,194 | $37,623 | $123,335 |
| 2022 | $2,725,756 | $78,351 | $145,396 | $99,214 | 5 | $99,214 | $35,278 | $126,295 |
| 2021 | $3,328,999 | $253,871 | $150,014 | $101,300 | 4 | $101,300 | $64,058 | $145,494 |
| 2020 | $3,277,183 | $176,090 | $145,151 | $95,300 | 6 | — | $127,561 | $128,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David L Simon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David L Simon Foundation is led by Gerald M. Welt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald M. Welt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fieldman
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Baron
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Doctors
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Fieldman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcy Welt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Connie Pectol (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 David L Simon Foundation
How much does The David L Simon Foundation give each year?
The David L Simon Foundation gave $137K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 7 grants.
What is The David L Simon Foundation's typical grant size?
The David L Simon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,650, and its average grant was $22,875, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David L Simon Foundation give grants?
The David L Simon Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Henderson, NV (2 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does The David L Simon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The David L Simon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are The David L Simon Foundation's largest grantees?
The David L Simon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Midbar Kodesh Temple ($114,100), Miscellaneous Donations ($6,850) and Collaboration Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David L Simon Foundation?
The David L Simon Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The David L Simon Foundation's EIN?
The David L Simon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1646761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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