THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUNDPub 78
Pub 78
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THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND is a 501(c)(4) grantmaker that reported $16.2M in total grants paid to 63 grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; its grantmaking is relationship-based and by invitation only, and nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROMOTE ADVANCEMENTS IN EARLY EDUCATION, SCIENCE, CLIMATE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Cause Areas
1
Human rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC
Brooklyn, NY
$4.1M
5%
TIDES ADVOCACY
San Francisco, CA
$3.8M
5%
SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND
Washington, DC
$3.4M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
73
Median 1st year grant
$155K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 104 grantees
- 21 board & team members
- 5 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND?
No. THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND give?
THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, 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 THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $155 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2024, THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $16.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION INC, TIDES ADVOCACY, and SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND?
THE HEISING-SIMONS ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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