The Simmsmann Family Foundation
The Simms/Mann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its giving is organized around education, health and wellness, and arts and culture, with a stated holistic approach focused on the needs of the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and spirit.
The Simmsmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Simmsmann Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,142,861
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +178.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,299
- -65.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $71,284,654
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Simmsmann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says grant proposals are by invitation only and that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9320 Wilshire Blvd 300, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 275-1395
Website: https://simmsmanninstitute.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Simmsmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 129 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to New York, and 1% to Colorado. The foundation’s website identifies Los Angeles as its base and says the majority of its grants are made there.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Simmsmann Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2024) to $5.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $1,393,656 |
| Academy Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Educational | $1,000,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety West Hills, CA | CIVIC | $140,000 |
| The Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | CIVIC | $45,000 |
| Windward School Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $25,005 |
| De Toledo High School West Hills, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| End Well Foundation San Francisco, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen Inc Aspen, CO | Educational | $25,000 |
| America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc New York, NY | Educational | $20,400 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | Educational | $18,800 |
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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 | $71,284,654 | $3,737,567 | $4,132,283 | $3,142,861 | 53 | $4,323,761 | $2,727,437 | $3,666,511 |
| 2023 | $81,187,629 | $3,563,934 | $4,566,131 | $3,253,585 | 19 | $4,554,836 | $2,613,388 | $3,938,523 |
| 2022 | $80,906,861 | $4,309,495 | $3,994,282 | $3,179,209 | 13 | $4,433,393 | $1,844,899 | $3,767,114 |
| 2021 | $78,799,319 | $7,063,044 | $10,352,127 | $4,178,294 | 19 | $4,993,777 | $2,020,152 | $3,643,909 |
| 2020 | $72,691,978 | $2,255,644 | $4,492,456 | $5,639,007 | 25 | — | $1,286,565 | $3,558,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simmsmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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
The foundation says its giving is grounded in three core focus areas: education, health and wellness, and arts and culture. Examples among its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. The Academy Foundation says it organizes educational and cultural activities of the motion picture industry, including the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The Organization for Social Media Safety describes its work as protecting families from social media harms through education, advocacy, and technology development. The Aspen Music Festival and School says it brings together music students, faculty, and performers for educational experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $3,142,861. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,393,656, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,393,656 to The UCLA Foundation for medical purposes and $1,000,000 to Academy Foundation for educational purposes. Other grants included $140,000 to the Organization for Social Media Safety, $45,000 to the Milken Institute, and $25,005 to Windward School.
The foundation also funds Off the Chart, a nursing-recognition initiative. In 2024, four participating Los Angeles-area health systems selected 10 nurses each to receive a no-strings-attached $10,000 gift. The initiative does not accept applications; partner health systems select recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victoria Mann Simms as president and director, Ronald A. Simms as vice-president and treasurer, and Josh Simms as secretary and director. The founders describe Vicki as the foundation’s visionary and Ron as contributing legal and accounting expertise.
The Simmsmann Family Foundation is led by Victoria Mann Simms, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Mann Simms
President & Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Josh Simms
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald A. Simms
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Victoria Mann Simms (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Simmsmann Family Foundation
How much does The Simmsmann Family Foundation give each year?
The Simmsmann Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 19 grants.
What is The Simmsmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Simmsmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $59,299, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Simmsmann Family Foundation give grants?
The Simmsmann Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly Hills, CA (38 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and West Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does The Simmsmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Simmsmann Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Recognition of Achievement in the Field of Nursing" (40 grants), "Educational" (8 grants) and "Civic" (4 grants).
Who are The Simmsmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Simmsmann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The UCLA Foundation ($1,393,656), Academy Foundation ($1,000,000) and Organization for Social Media Safety ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Simmsmann Family Foundation?
The Simmsmann Family Foundation reported $71.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Simmsmann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says its giving is grounded in three core focus areas: education, health and wellness, and arts and culture. Examples among its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Simmsmann Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Simmsmann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Simmsmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1812498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Simmsmann Family Foundation 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.
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