Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $515,500 in 90 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$515,500
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $503,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $503,000 | 88 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $515,500 | 90 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation 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 Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 58 | $277,000 |
| New York | 10 | $145,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $37,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $14,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil Foundation | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Museum Associates - Lacma | Charitable | $50,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Braille Institute of America | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (WHC) | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shelter Partnership Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Music Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Inc | Charitable | $8,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Charitable | $8,000 |
| The UCLA - Center for Jewish Studies | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Amanecer Community Counseling Service | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Americans for Peace Now Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chapman University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater la | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kenyon College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Leysin American School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Women Against Gun Violence | Charitable | $3,500 |
| 350ORG | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum -Art & Culture Cntr | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Arttable Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Simon Jensen
- Eric Simon
- Douglas Simon
- William E Greaney
Questions people ask
Does Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation give?
$515,500 in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela Simon Jensen (Pres/Director), Eric Simon (Vice Pres/Director), Douglas Simon (Secretary/Director) and William E Greaney (Treasurer).
What does Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.