AI Summary
The Joseph M Simmons 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. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $278.4K in grants to 14 grantees.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
LINCOLN, NE
$260K
17%

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY
$200K
13%

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA UTAH
Salt Lake City, UT
$180K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
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 Joseph M Simmons Foundation?
No. Joseph M Simmons Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Joseph M Simmons Foundation give?
Joseph M Simmons Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Utah, Nebraska, 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 Joseph M Simmons Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Joseph M Simmons Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Joseph M Simmons Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Joseph M Simmons Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $278 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Joseph M Simmons Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Joseph M Simmons Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, and VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA UTAH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Joseph M Simmons Foundation?
Joseph M Simmons Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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