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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Simon Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through relationship-based engagement, operating on an invitation-only basis. With a total of $465K in grants paid to 27 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FURTHER THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND ("FEDERATION").
Total Funding Given
$465K
2024
Grantees funded
27
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
J
Jay Chernikoff
Board Member
E
Ellen S Chernikoff
Board Member
R
Robert Simon
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, New York, and Arizona. 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 SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $465 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF CLEVELAND OHIO, and MENORAH PARK FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.