Kimora Lee Simmons Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Students aspiring to careers in fashion and design
Other requirements
- Demonstrated promise in art and design
- Commitment to community service
Overview
Established in 2014 by designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Kimora Lee Simmons in partnership with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The fund benefits and inspires the next generation of designers, artists, and fashion industry leaders.
Geographic Scope: New York and Los Angeles
Focus Areas:
- Fashion design and fashion industry careers
- Art and design disciplines
- Creative careers in fashion and related fields
Eligibility:
- Students aspiring to careers in fashion and design
- Demonstrated promise in art and design
- Commitment to community service
Participating Institutions:
- Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) - New York (receives the most significant gift)
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) - Los Angeles
- Rush Teens - New York and Los Angeles
Additional Benefits:
- Opportunity to intern with KLS Kimora Lee Simmons in New York City
- Support for students' pursuit of higher education and creative careers
What Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 7
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $750
- Range
- $500–$5,000
- By dollars: California 37%, New York 37%, Pennsylvania 26%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Culver City, CA; Stonybrook, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
- Education
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