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The James A. Simon and Edna R. Simon Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing support exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $39.7K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in exploring funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Saxton Community Library
Saxton, PA
$72.4K
25%

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
Kennesaw, GA
$45.2K
15%

CHOICES HEALTHCARE
Lancaster, PA
$43.4K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$970
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE?
No. JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE give?
JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and New York. 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 JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE make each year?
In 2024, JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $40 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Saxton Community Library, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC, and CHOICES HEALTHCARE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE?
JAMES A SIMON AND EDNA R SIMON CHARITABLE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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