The Simons Family Foundation
The Simons Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $973K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Simons Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Simons Family Foundation gave $53K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,000
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,833
- -61.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $973,347
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Simons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Highland Preparatory School ($25K). Together the top 6 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Simons Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $53K (2024) to $91K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Highland Preparatory School Orlando, FL | Academic Funds | $25,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Academic Funds | $10,000 |
| Bo's Place Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Academic Funds | $5,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Austin, TX | Academic Funds | $2,000 |
| St Johns School Houston, TX | Academic Funds | $1,000 |
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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 | $973,347 | $173,391 | $67,854 | $53,000 | 6 | $53,000 | $31,476 | $39,975 |
| 2023 | $867,810 | $35,657 | $101,031 | $91,000 | 4 | $91,000 | $31,541 | $39,811 |
| 2022 | $933,184 | $41,645 | $62,248 | $57,000 | 4 | $57,000 | $36,202 | $43,402 |
| 2021 | $953,971 | $84,191 | $87,024 | $77,000 | 4 | $77,000 | $49,482 | $47,177 |
| 2020 | $956,620 | $45,576 | $89,161 | $80,000 | 5 | — | $36,138 | $44,972 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Simons Family Foundation is led by Justin Simons, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Simons
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Simons
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Simons
Director & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Simons Family Foundation
How much does The Simons Family Foundation give each year?
The Simons Family Foundation gave $53K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 4 grants.
What is The Simons Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Simons Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Simons Family Foundation give grants?
The Simons Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and North Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Simons Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Simons Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Academic Funds" (5 grants).
Who are The Simons Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Simons Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Highland Preparatory School ($25,000), Duke University ($10,000) and Bo's Place ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Simons Family Foundation?
The Simons Family Foundation reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Simons Family Foundation's EIN?
The Simons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2412935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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