The Simons Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Simons Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,300 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $36,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,300
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$250,531
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,000 | 2 | $241,426 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 5 | $251,515 |
| 2025 | $42,300 | 6 | $250,531 |
How to apply
The Simons Family 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 The Simons Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $36,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $4,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Undesignated | $36,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| St Benedict's Episcopal | Undesignated | $2,000 |
| Piedmont Hospital Auxiliary Foundation | Undesignated | $1,200 |
| The Study Hall | Undesignated | $1,000 |
| Princeton Univ | Undesignated | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Fred Starr Jr
- Dr Jonathan W Simons
- Elizabeth Clawson-Simons
Questions people ask
Does The Simons Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Simons Family Foundation Inc give?
$42,300 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs The Simons Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe Fred Starr Jr (President), Dr Jonathan W Simons (Vice-President) and Elizabeth Clawson-Simons (Secretary-Treasurer).
What does The Simons Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and health.