SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC
Westlake Village, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-5575133
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Westlake Village, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-5575133
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, Virginia, and Florida. With a total of $17.1 million in grants paid to 86 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SAM SIMON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$13.2M
19%
THE SAM SIMON FEEDING FAMILIES FOUNDATION
$12.8M
19%
PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS INC
$7.7M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC?
No. SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC give?
SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, 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 SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $17.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SAM SIMON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE SAM SIMON FEEDING FAMILIES FOUNDATION, and PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC?
SAM SIMON CHARITABLE GIVING FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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