AI Summary
The Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
$285K
34%
ST LABRE INDIAN SCHOOL
ASHLAND, MT
$120K
14%
THE BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATIVE
Oakland, CA
$80K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Texas, and Montana. 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 MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include Marian University, ST LABRE INDIAN SCHOOL, and THE BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.