The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2024, it made grants to organizations supporting art exhibitions, performing artists, community funds and benefit activities, civic life, and arts engagement for children.
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable at a glance
In short: The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable gave $708K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $707,750
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -83.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,469
- +126.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $244,934
- -70.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1308 Jackson Street 614, Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 597-8132
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Joslyn Art Museum ($200K). Together the top 8 received $708K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 135 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 1% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $676K (2021) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $708K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joslyn Art Museum Omaha, NE | Support Art Exhibitions | $200,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | Support Community Funds | $177,750 |
| American Midwest Ballet Omaha, NE | Support Performing Artists | $125,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha - Jewish Community Relations Council Omaha, NE | Foster a Just, Democratic, and Pluralistic Society | $120,000 |
| Great Plains Theatre Commons Omaha, NE | Support Performing Artists | $40,000 |
| Kindair at the Benson Theatre Omaha, NE | Support Performing Artists | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Omaha, NE | Provide Funds for Community Benefit Activities | $10,000 |
| NDI New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | Support the Arts to Engage and Motivate Children | $10,000 |
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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 | $244,934 | $139,270 | $719,202 | $707,750 | 8 | $707,750 | $128,372 | $27,894 |
| 2023 | $815,109 | $124,347 | $1,936,943 | $1,917,200 | 49 | $1,917,200 | $105,816 | $96,972 |
| 2022 | $2,627,705 | $173,315 | $1,900,401 | $1,869,000 | 31 | $1,869,000 | $293,354 | $167,045 |
| 2021 | $4,354,799 | $377,260 | $722,836 | $676,000 | 19 | $676,000 | $335,424 | $218,601 |
| 2020 | $4,700,466 | $256,503 | $1,469,236 | $1,432,500 | 28 | — | $307,882 | $255,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, community funds, Jewish community activities, and civic engagement.
The Joslyn Art Museum describes its mission as bringing people together to explore art across time and cultures. The Great Plains Theatre Commons says it strengthens community by supporting the creation and sharing of diverse new stories. Kindair at the Benson Theatre says it enhances, engages, and enriches the local community through education and artistic experiences. The Omaha Community Foundation says it serves the community by cultivating generosity and strengthening nonprofits. The Jewish Federation of Omaha says it builds and sustains a strong and vibrant Omaha Jewish community and supports Jews in Israel and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $707,750. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $80,000. Its largest grants were $200,000 to the Joslyn Art Museum for art exhibitions, $177,750 to the Omaha Community Foundation for community funds, $125,000 to American Midwest Ballet for performing artists, and $120,000 to the Jewish Federation of Omaha - Jewish Community Relations Council to foster a just, democratic, and pluralistic society. Other grants included $40,000 to the Great Plains Theatre Commons and $25,000 to Kindair at the Benson Theatre, both for performing artists; $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Omaha for community benefit activities; and $10,000 to NDI New Mexico to support arts engagement for children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eve Simon as president; Todd D Simon as secretary and treasurer; and Richard Ortega and Stephen R Bloch as directors.
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable is led by Eve Simon, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eve Simon
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ortega
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Bloch
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd D. Simon
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven R. Bloch (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable
How much does The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable give each year?
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable gave $708K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 49 grants.
What is The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's typical grant size?
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $88,469, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable give grants?
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable gives mostly in Nebraska: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (7 grants).
Does The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Performing Artists" (3 grants).
Who are The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's largest grantees?
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Joslyn Art Museum ($200,000), Omaha Community Foundation ($177,750) and American Midwest Ballet ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable?
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $708K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, community funds, Jewish community activities, and civic engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's EIN?
The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3585646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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