Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.1 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $3.5 million. 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$17.1 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$284 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.2 million | 53 | $276 million |
| 2024 | $17.1 million | 56 | $284 million |
How to apply
Sam Simon Charitable Giving 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 44 | $14.2 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 2 | $800,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $300,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $300,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $240,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $174,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation | To support the ongoing charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities of the grantee. | $3.5 million |
| The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation | To support the ongoing charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities of the grantee. | $2.8 million |
| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | To support the sam simon animal rescue fund, cruelty investigations and interventions, and organizational capacity building. | $1.0 million |
| Para Los Ninos | To support para los ninos early education program. | $600,000 |
| Food Forward | To support food forward's core programming. | $580,000 |
| Homeless Health Care Los Angeles | To support THE STREET OUTREACH AND INTEGRATION PROGRAM. | $500,000 |
| Save the Chimps Inc | To support the emergency rescue and care for chimpanzees. | $500,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | To support the aging in place program. | $450,000 |
| KIPP Socal Public Schools | TO SUPPORT creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with skills and confidence they need to pursue their paths. | $450,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Inc | To support investigations unit. | $400,000 |
| Kedren Community Health Center Inc | To support the ab109 program. | $375,000 |
| PEOPLE CONCERN inc | To support interim housing and wellness. | $350,000 |
| Chrysalis Center Inc | To support providing services to assist people in need to transform their lives. | $300,000 |
| Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation Inc | To support care for the apes at the sanctuary. | $300,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | To provide general operating support. | $300,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | To support the purchase of shoes for distribution to children in need. | $300,000 |
| UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS dba redrover | To support the redrover safe housing pilot program. | $300,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | To support the eviction defense project. | $250,000 |
| COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE community development | To support the launching successful youth workforce through stable housing support. | $250,000 |
| Swipe Out Hunger | To support swipe's programs addressing hunger and food insecurity on college campuses. | $245,000 |
| Chimp Haven Inc | To provide funding for the transport and care of the animals. | $240,000 |
| Public Counsel | To support the eviction prevention and housing instability program. | $235,000 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | To support medical and general care of animals. | $225,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | To provide general operating support. | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Network | TO support empowering young people and end homelessness. | $200,000 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES County | To support the housing and eviction defense program. | $200,000 |
| SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH inc | To support the emergency and transitional housing program. | $160,000 |
| Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc | To support volunteer engagement staff at the karsh center west. | $150,000 |
| A Community of Friends | To support the professional development program. | $150,000 |
| Ready to Succeed | To support the expansion of the foster youth career accelerator program. | $150,000 |
| Many Mansions | TO SUPPORT THE community SERVICES PROGRAM. | $150,000 |
| Community Partners FBO Stepping Forward LA | To support the stepping forward la app. | $135,000 |
| A Sense of Home | TO SUPPORT providing home for foster youth. | $130,000 |
| Harvest Home Inc | To support the operations of the pico home. | $125,000 |
| Marine Mammal Care Center | TO SUPPORT Ocean Conservation through marine animal rehabilitation, education, and research. | $125,000 |
| Wildlife Sos | To support protecting wildlife. | $124,000 |
| Westside Family Health Center | TO support THE FAMILY PRACTICE PROGRAM. | $100,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service | To support the residential treatment centers. | $100,000 |
| The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | To support the orphan's project. | $100,000 |
| CAL STATE FULLERTON PHILANTHROPIC Foundation | To support basic needs scholarships for project rebound participants. | $90,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Miller
- Robin Paule
- Stephanie Wilkinson
- Stephen Davis
Questions people ask
Does Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc give?
$17.1 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Miller (President/Director), Robin Paule (Secretary/Director), Stephanie Wilkinson (Treasurer/Director) and Stephen Davis (Director).
What does Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.