The Simmons Family Foundation
The Simmons Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $274K.
The Simmons Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Simmons Family Foundation gave $38K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,780
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,297
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,228,206
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (40% 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 Simmons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Institute for Global Outreach ($14K). Together the top 6 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Simmons Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2025) to $160K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Institute for Global Outreach Shevport, LA | Support of Daily Operations | $13,780 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc New York, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Support of Daily Operations | $5,000 |
| Ebenezer Baptist Church Atlanta, GA | Support of Daily Operations | $5,000 |
| Lutie Legacy Society Austin, TX | Support of Daily Operations | $2,500 |
| Silverback Society New Orleans, LA | Support of Daily Operations | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,228,206 | $312,570 | $106,453 | $37,780 | 6 | $71,083 | $273,613 | $62,011 |
| 2024 | $1,292,141 | $60,353 | $109,826 | $46,000 | 7 | $93,655 | $44,182 | $63,058 |
| 2023 | $1,394,461 | $39,668 | $246,303 | $61,000 | 11 | $126,381 | — | $65,652 |
| 2022 | $1,545,071 | $62,625 | $261,938 | $160,400 | 10 | $201,293 | $12,412 | $75,128 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simmons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Simmons Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Khari Simmons
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norbert Simmons
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Simmons
Secreatary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $11K (2025)
Lucimary Dias Dasilva
Administrative Assistant
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Lucimary Dias Dasilva (Administrative Assistant). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Simmons Family Foundation
How much does The Simmons Family Foundation give each year?
The Simmons Family Foundation gave $38K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 7 grants.
What is The Simmons Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Simmons Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,297, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Simmons Family Foundation give grants?
The Simmons Family Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Georgia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Simmons Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Simmons Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Daily Operations" (6 grants).
Who are The Simmons Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Simmons Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Institute for Global Outreach ($13,780), NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc ($10,000) and First Congregational Church of Atlanta ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Simmons Family Foundation?
The Simmons Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Simmons Family Foundation's EIN?
The Simmons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6421943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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