The Simsmaes Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking entity supporting nonprofit work across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.7M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
-2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+3.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts
- Environment
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Within education, the foundation has demonstrated particular interest in science education, STEM education, and community and school gardens.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $33,680,436
- Total Annual Giving: $1,425,181
- Most Recent Tax Filing: 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,680,436 | $33,094,834 | $23,660,960 |
| Revenue | $268,459 | $922,247 | $228,684 |
| Expenses | $1,452,391 | $1,422,958 | $1,559,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,427,431 | $1,416,650 | $1,554,391 |
| Net Investment Income | $297,737 | $934,343 | $261,151 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,664,260 | $1,440,536 | $1,399,903 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARL SIMS | PRESIDENT/CLERK/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICIA MAES | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| M MOLLY KIM | ASSISTANT CLERK | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: c/o EisnerAmper, 160 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Telephone: 617-227-6161
EIN: 68-0575207
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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