AI Summary
The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $2.5 million to 81 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Miami Foundation
MIAMI, FL
$5.2M
49%
WALKER ART CENTER
Minneapolis, MN
$2.4M
23%
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
New York, NY
$435K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$3.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation?
No. Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation give?
Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Minnesota, 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 Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,600. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include The Miami Foundation, WALKER ART CENTER, and METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation?
Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.