Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boynton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $587,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$587,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $542,100 the year before.
28% 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 | $542,100 | 36 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $587,000 | 39 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | R Axelrod 454 Second St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (718) 965-3024, inquiries@jlockfoundation.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $217,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $117,000 |
| California | 7 | $96,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Fulfill charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Fulfill charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Fulfill charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | Fulfill charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Center for Common Ground | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Greenpeace | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Biobus | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Classroom Central | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Earth Justice | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Project Drawdown | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Summer on the Hill | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Trust for Learning | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Beaver Institute | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Beyond Plastics | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Climate Realty Project | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Ecochallenge | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Oil & Gas Action Network | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Prep for Prep | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Working With the Schools | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Zero to Three | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Literacy Lab | Fulfill charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Publicolor | Fulfill charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Donors Chooseorg | Fulfill charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Precious Dreams Foundation | Fulfill charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Talking Talons | Fulfill charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Davidson Institute | Fulfill charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Empowerment Works | Fulfill charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Rmathias
- Robert Axelrod
Questions people ask
Does Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website.
How much does Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation give?
$587,000 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Rmathias (Trustee) and Robert Axelrod (Trustee).
What does Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.