The Simmons Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Detroit, MI EIN: 65-6421943

The Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $44K.

Key facts about The Simmons Family Foundation

EIN: 65-6421943
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $46,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $6,571
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $1,292,141
Primary geography: New York (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Simmons Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Simmons Family Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were New York (43%), Georgia (35%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Daily Operations" (7 grants).

How The Simmons Family Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

-7.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$46K

-24.6% YoY

Grant Count

-36.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+18.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Simmons Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $20K (43%)

Georgia $16K (35%)

Massachusetts $5K (11%)

Louisiana $3K (5%)

Texas $3K (5%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

AtlantaNew YorkShevportSouthwest RanchesAustinBostonCarlisleDallasDoralMiami ShoresNew OrleansPrairie View

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,292,141	$1,394,461	$1,545,071
Revenue	$60,353	$39,668	$62,625
Expenses	$109,826	$246,303	$261,938
Qualifying Distributions	$93,655	$126,381	$201,293
Net Investment Income	$44,182	—	$12,412
Distributable Amount	$63,058	$65,652	$75,128

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc ($20,000), Ebenezer Baptist Church ($10,000), Trustees of Boston University ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE & EDUC FUND INC New York, NY	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$20,000
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH Atlanta, GA	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$10,000
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY Boston, MA	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$5,000
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ATLANTA Atlanta, GA	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$5,000
THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL OUTREACH Shevport, LA	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$2,500
Lutie Legacy Society Austin, TX	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$2,500
Calvin Peete Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA	SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Khari Simmons	Co-Trustee	2	—
Maya Simmons	Secreatary	2	$10,800
Norbert Simmons	Co-Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Simmons Family Foundation?

The Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Simmons Family Foundation?

As of 2024, The Simmons Family Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $60K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $46K in 2024.

Where does The Simmons Family Foundation operate?

The Simmons Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does The Simmons Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Simmons Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $46K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Simmons Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.