The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1988, the foundation supports arts and culture, education, and Jewish organizations primarily in Nebraska and New Mexico.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$245K
-70.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$708K
-63.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
-83.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
+126.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts and Culture — including support for performing artists and arts access
- Education
- Jewish Organizations
- Civic Engagement — fostering a just, democratic, and pluralistic society
- Community Development and Diversity
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $8,000 to $240,000, with an average grant of approximately $45,000.
Average Grant
of approximately $45,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nebraska, with some activity in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $244,934
- Total Giving: $707,750
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $244,934 | $815,109 | $2,627,705 |
| Revenue | $139,270 | $124,347 | $173,315 |
| Expenses | $719,202 | $1,936,943 | $1,900,401 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $707,750 | $1,917,200 | $1,869,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $128,372 | $105,816 | $293,354 |
| Distributable Amount | $27,894 | $96,972 | $167,045 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVE SIMON | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| TODD D SIMON | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 5 | — |
| RICHARD ORTEGA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEPHEN R BLOCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1308 Jackson Street, Suite 614, Omaha, NE 68102-1662
Phone: 402-597-8132
EIN: 36-3585646
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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