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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Simmons Dawson Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $13.6K across 11 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$13.7K
2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$505
Median 2nd year grant
$555
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Vicki Dawson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $14 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include LAS FLORISTAS INC CO SARA ROBESON, ROTARY CLUB OF LONG BEACH CA, and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SIMMONS DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.