AI Summary
The Simmons Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $250,000 across nine grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Trustees of Boston University
Boston, MA
$488.7K
29%
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
$370K
22%
EARL MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL CHARTER SCHOOL
BRONX, NY
$225K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Illinois. 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 SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIMMONS FAMILY 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 SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include Trustees of Boston University, Northwestern University, and EARL MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL CHARTER SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SIMMONS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.