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Simmons Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Greenwich, Connecticut · EIN 061409685

Simmons Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,605 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 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 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $268,042 the year before.

47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$227,59850$4.6 million
2024$268,04247$4.8 million
2025$289,60532$5.1 million

How to apply

Simmons Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Simmons Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut16$99,855
New York6$74,250
Pennsylvania1$70,000
Arkansas1$20,000
Florida2$12,000
Massachusetts2$6,500
District of Columbia1$2,500
Vermont1$2,000
New Hampshire1$1,500
Georgia1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 32 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Eagles Autism Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$70,000
Reach Prep Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$35,000
Pursuit Transformation Company Inc
Long Island City, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$35,000
The Roosevelt Institute
New York, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$30,000
United Way of Greenwich Inc
Greenwich, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$20,000
Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation
Little Rock, AR
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$20,000
Greenwich Country Cay School Inc
Greenwich, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$10,000
Society of Four Arts
Palm Beach, FL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$10,000
Person-To-Person Inc
Darien, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$8,950
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,195
MV Youth Inc
Chilmark, MA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
The Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Emo and Civ Help the World Corp
New York, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Breast Cancer Alliance Inc
Greenwich, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,000
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc
New York, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Marthas Vineyard Safety Association
Washington, DC
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Building One Community Corp
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Health in the Hood
Miami, FL
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Norwich University
Northfield, VT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Stamford Senior Center Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (Stamford Cradle to Career)
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc
West Tisbury, MA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Marian and Edward Macdowell Inc
Peterborough, NH
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Family Centers Inc
Greenwich, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,200
Silversource Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,010
American Cancer Society
Kennesaw, GA
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Inspirica Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Pacific House Inc
Stamford, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
New Canaan, CT
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Port Chester Carver Center Inc
Port Chester, NY
To further the exempt purpose of the organization$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Simmons Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Simmons Family Foundation Inc give?

$289,605 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.

Who runs Simmons Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Eileen Simmons (President), Steven J Simmons (Vice President & Treasurer) and Daniel L Daniels (Secretary).

What does Simmons Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.

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