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SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION

SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION

Ankeny, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-1525276
Regional Funder
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SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION

Ankeny, IA, US
501(c)3
EIN
42-1525276
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Simon Estes Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in Iowa, Washington, D.C., and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$15K

2024
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$3.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
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Simon Estes
Board Member
S
Simon Estes
Board Member
P
Paul Ferrone
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION?
No. SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION give?
SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, District Of Columbia, 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 SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC, IOWA STATE UNIVERISTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, and LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOPE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION?
SIMON ESTES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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