THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-1986583
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The San Simeon Fund Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Mr. William R. Hearst III, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $4.7 million in grants to 15 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Chicago
$3.1M
20%
COMMON SENSE MEDIA
$1.8M
12%

CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
$1.3M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$300K
Median 2nd year grant
$450K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III?
No. THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III give?
THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, 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 SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $300 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III make each year?
In 2024, THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III fund recently?
In 2024, THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, COMMON SENSE MEDIA, and CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III?
THE SAN SIMEON FUND INC c/o MR WILLIAM R HEARST III does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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