The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One
Preselected recipients only
The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$19.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.1 million | 4 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 3 | $19.8 million |
How to apply
The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One 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 The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $52,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | To support ucla division of digestive diseases | $1.0 million |
| SUMMIT54 | Support the operations of summit 54 which is to provide K-12 education support in the roaring fork valley. | $100,000 |
| Friends of Casita Ac Inc | To support construction of simple homes for poor residents in the area of san miguel de allende mexico | $52,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bren Simon
Questions people ask
Does The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One?
Its 2024 filing lists Bren Simon (Trustee).
What does The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable Foundation Number One fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.