The Yvonne H Simard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2005 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Sugar Land, Texas, the foundation operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving to charitable organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$487K
+20.6% YoY
Grant Count
33
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Grants from the foundation are primarily awarded to organizations within the state of Texas, with a focus on the South Texas Area. The foundation supports a variety of charitable 501(c)(3) organizations including:
- Hospitals
- Schools and colleges
- Community organizations
- Churches
- Children's homes
The foundation funds projects and plans that help individuals through these diverse charitable channels.
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity, with documented giving to organizations across multiple funding categories including recreation and sports, voluntary health associations, and other charitable sectors.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily awards grants to organizations within Texas, with particular emphasis on the South Texas Area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $6,737,202
- Total liabilities: $0
- Annual revenue: $477,000
- Annual expenses: $457,000
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since June 2006
- EIN: 20-3411622
- Required to file IRS Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,026,322 | $6,737,202 | $6,717,052 |
| Revenue | $835,818 | $476,976 | $348,435 |
| Expenses | $546,698 | $456,826 | $501,164 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $503,862 | $418,103 | $444,051 |
| Net Investment Income | $792,982 | $438,253 | $314,857 |
| Distributable Amount | $469,279 | $405,445 | $419,866 |
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
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Willie Kosarek
- Co-Principal Officer: Jay Kosarek
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIE J KOSAREK | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $10,000 |
| JAY A KOSAREK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $15,000 |
| JAY A KOSAREK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $400 |
| WILLIE J KOSAREK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $400 |
| REBECCA F KOSAREK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $400 |
| REBECCA F KOSAREK | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 7 | $20,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 4922 Winding River Drive Sugar Land, TX 77478-4486
Telephone: 281-384-0475
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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