The Pierre Simon Foundation
The Pierre Simon Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $55K.
The Pierre Simon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pierre Simon Foundation gave $55K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $55,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $9,167
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Pierre Simon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Fresh Air Fund ($25K). Together the top 6 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fresh Air Fund New York, NY | To support the activities of the organization in pursuit of it's tax exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| NYU Institute of French Studies New York, NY | To support the activities of the organization in pursuit of it's tax exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | To support the activities of the organization in pursuit of it's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | To support the activities of the organization in pursuit of it's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To support the activities of the organization in pursuit of it's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | To support the activities of the organization in pursuit of it's tax exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,198 | $63,163 | $55,000 | 6 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pierre Simon Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alexia Palmer
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Masters
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisette Simon Jacobs
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jaqueline Albert Simon (2020) — Director · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Pierre Simon Foundation
How much does The Pierre Simon Foundation give each year?
The Pierre Simon Foundation gave $55K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Pierre Simon Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pierre Simon Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,167, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pierre Simon Foundation give grants?
The Pierre Simon Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Pierre Simon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Pierre Simon Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Pierre Simon Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pierre Simon Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Fresh Air Fund ($25,000), NYU Institute of French Studies ($10,000) and US Holocaust Museum ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is The Pierre Simon Foundation's EIN?
The Pierre Simon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3687546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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