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The Simon Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of 11 grantees, the foundation emphasizes building connections with potential partners. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE TIDEWATER JEWISH FOUNDATION.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER
$852.2K
32%

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc
$425K
16%
FORKIDS INC
$336K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 Virginia 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF TIDEWATER, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc, and FORKIDS INC. 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.
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