The Simrin Family Foundation
The Simrin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $210K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Simrin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Simrin Family Foundation gave $23K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $23,238
- +190.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,582
- +29.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $209,652
- -4.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Oregon (91% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Simrin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was North Eugene High School - Drama Dept ($3K). Together the top 9 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Simrin Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 830% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 229% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $23K (2023). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Eugene High School - Drama Dept Eugene, OR | Drama Department | $3,000 |
| Bridgeway House Eugene, OR | Support to children and families of all income levels with autism and realted abilities. | $2,995 |
| Eugene Mission Eugene, OR | Provides Compassion Emergency Services to the Homeless | $2,743 |
| Reality Kitchen Eugene, OR | Employment path to nourish and inspire in a community inclusive setting | $2,500 |
| Ophelia's Place Eugene, OR | Offers girls support they need to build resiliency, find their voices and discover their strength. | $2,500 |
| Riverview Center for Growth Springfield, OR | Providing emotional, behavioral and mental health therapy for children, teens, adults and families. | $2,500 |
| Bags of Love Eugene, OR | Providing critical, tangible support to children suffering from abuse, neglect, poverty, homelessness and disaster in Lane county. | $2,500 |
| Willamette Family Inc Eugene, OR | Provides compassionate, accessible and effective substance use, mental health, and primary care for all individuals and their families to promote genarational healing. | $2,500 |
| Escalade Recover Foundation Palo Alto, CA | Helping Alcoholics and Addicts into Mainstream Society | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $209,652 | $16,246 | $26,261 | $23,238 | 9 | $23,238 | $16,246 | $10,153 |
| 2022 | $220,308 | $15,366 | $8,000 | $8,000 | 4 | $8,000 | $15,366 | $10,468 |
| 2021 | $212,942 | $13,572 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 4 | $12,500 | $13,572 | $10,287 |
| 2020 | $211,870 | $13,139 | $3,594 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $13,139 | $9,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simrin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Simrin Family Foundation is led by Kirk Simrin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kirk Simrin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Simrin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauri Simrin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Simrin Family Foundation
How much does The Simrin Family Foundation give each year?
The Simrin Family Foundation gave $23K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
What is The Simrin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Simrin Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,582, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Simrin Family Foundation give grants?
The Simrin Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (7 grants).
Does The Simrin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Simrin Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Simrin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Simrin Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include North Eugene High School - Drama Dept ($3,000), Bridgeway House ($2,995) and Eugene Mission ($2,743), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Simrin Family Foundation?
The Simrin Family Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Simrin Family Foundation?
The Simrin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $210K in total assets as of 2023.
What is The Simrin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Simrin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3411995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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