The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$305,179
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $237,116 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 1 | $274,394 |
| 2025 | $5,000 | 1 | $305,179 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | SMF 1959 North Peace Haven Rd 372, WinstonSalem, NC 27106 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 462-8062 |
| What to submit | Scholarship ApplicationOne teacher recommendationHigh school transcriptSAT scoresTwo college acceptance lettersEssay |
| Deadlines | Annually in May |
| Restrictions | Educational support to children from rural populations who are members of historically disenfranchised groups. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition schlorship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Omari Simmons
Questions people ask
Does The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually in May.
How much does The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc give?
$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Omari Simmons (Executive Dir.).
What does The Simmons Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.