THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-3794889
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-3794889
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with 2024 total grants paid of $272M across 189 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEW YORK GENOME CENTER INC
New York, NY
$127.7M
4%
STONY BROOK FOUNDATION INC
STONY BROOK, NY
$117.7M
4%
MATH FOR AMERICA
New York, NY
$89.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
1.7K
Median 1st year grant
$122.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$138.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 425 grantees
- 41 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC give?
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $123 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1,730 grants, totaling nearly $272 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 430 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW YORK GENOME CENTER INC, STONY BROOK FOUNDATION INC, and MATH FOR AMERICA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC?
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.