Simon-Strauss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simon-Strauss Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $419,000 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$419,000
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $406,000 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $432,500 | 71 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $406,000 | 64 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $419,000 | 70 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Simon-Strauss 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 Simon-Strauss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 65 | $383,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keck School of Medicine of USC | General | $30,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General | $28,000 |
| City of Hope | General | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General | $20,000 |
| UCLA Health Sciences Development | General | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Silicon Valley | General | $16,000 |
| ALS Network | General | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Harmony Project | General | $8,000 |
| The Nancy and Stephen Grand Family House | General | $8,000 |
| Fresh Start Surgical Gifts | General | $7,000 |
| PROMISES2KIDS | General | $7,000 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | General | $6,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Wildwood School | General | $6,000 |
| Ability First | General | $5,000 |
| Allies for Every Child | General | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $5,000 |
| Arthritis National Research Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Candid | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | General | $5,000 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $5,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard Project | General | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles SPCA | General | $5,000 |
| Maps | General | $5,000 |
| Nativity Prep Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Pike's Peak Young Life | General | $5,000 |
| Secular Student Alliance | General | $5,000 |
| See International | General | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Southern California | General | $5,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project | General | $5,000 |
| Teri Inc | General | $5,000 |
| The Internet Archive | General | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School PTA | General | $5,000 |
| Tpirc | General | $5,000 |
| UCLA Advancement Services | General | $5,000 |
| Venice Arts | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Simon
- Michael Simon
- Michelle Simon Fromme
- Paul Simon
- Steven Simon
- William Simon
Questions people ask
Does Simon-Strauss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simon-Strauss Foundation give?
$419,000 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Simon-Strauss Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Simon (VP and Director), Michael Simon (VP and Director), Michelle Simon Fromme (VP and Director) and Paul Simon (President and Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Simon-Strauss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.