AI Summary
THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $442.6K in total grants paid to 17 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Texas Children's Hospital
Bellaire, TX
$1.1M
17%
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$792.8K
12%
William Marsh Rice University
Houston, TX
$566.2K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 59 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION?
No. THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION give?
THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Massachusetts, and California. 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 THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $395 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Texas Children's Hospital, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and William Marsh Rice University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION?
THE VIRGINIA & LE SIMMONS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.