Simone Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $367,903 and the largest $858,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$367,903
- Largest grant$858,000
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.8 million | 12 | $120 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 12 | $107 million |
How to apply
Simone Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Simone Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9 | $3.6 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $402,638 |
| Georgia | 1 | $380,250 |
| New York | 1 | $350,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Kidney Foundation of Arizona | Fund the direct aid of kidney patients in arizona | $858,000 |
| Southwest Human Development | Birth to five center of excellence, smooth way home | $750,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona Inc | Arizona wishes | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Inc | Academic success STEM program | $450,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc | Public awareness campaign | $402,638 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Az discovery boost grants program | $380,250 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Medcial research and studies for parkinsons and alzheimers | $355,556 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | Meet the needs of the underserved pd patients in arizona through bilingual referral program and work with banner neuro wellness | $350,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale | Power hour, american reads, torch and keystone clubs, and smart girls | $331,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Tucson | Spark tech zones project | $250,000 |
| Help in Healing Home Foundation | General support | $80,000 |
| McKenna Youth Foundation | Holiday party and bicycles for 250 children | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Grayson
- Curt Christensen
- James Geaves
Questions people ask
Does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $367,903.
Who runs Simone Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Grayson (President), Curt Christensen (Treasurer) and James Geaves (Director).
What does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.