The San Simeon Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The San Simeon Fund Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $199,264 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$199,264
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$109 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
25% 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 | $250,000 | 2 | $78.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 10 | $88.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 4 | $109 million |
How to apply
The San Simeon Fund 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 San Simeon Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $320,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $148,528 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | To support the acquisition of portrait of bianca degli utili maselli and her children by lavinia fontana | $1.0 million |
| GBH | To support masterpiece trust and nova science trust | $250,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | To support uw medicine's won't go back initiative - project echo | $148,528 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | To support faulty of arts & sciences for the benedict h. Gross distinguished visitors program fund | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Hearst III
- Margaret C Hearst
- Cynthia D Lund
Questions people ask
Does The San Simeon Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The San Simeon Fund Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $199,264.
Who runs The San Simeon Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Hearst III (President), Margaret C Hearst (Vice President & Cfo) and Cynthia D Lund (Secretary).
What does The San Simeon Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, science and research and education.