Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation is a private foundation in Augusta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,400 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,400
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$876,590
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $52,750 | 15 | $591,449 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 14 | $813,397 |
| 2025 | $38,400 | 10 | $876,590 |
How to apply
Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation 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 Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7 | $25,900 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta First Tee | First tee is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. | $5,000 |
| Child Enrichment | To help child enrichment serve children who were physically or sexually abused, severely negelcted, abandoned, or sex trafficked. | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | To help shriners childrens hospital provide health, hope, and future to children and families in need. | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | To help tunnel to towers provide mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children. | $5,000 |
| Tuttle Newton Home | To help tuttle newton home provide emergency financial aid to families on a limited basis. | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | To help support american red cross | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson | To help m.d. Anderson support and improve a community's health. | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | To help st jude childrens hospital advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $2,500 |
| Heritage Academy | To help support heritage academy | $2,400 |
| Lucy Craft Laney Museum | Lucy craft laney museum showcases the legacy of a prominent african american educator through history and art. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul S Simon
- Carolyn A Simon
Questions people ask
Does Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation give?
$38,400 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul S Simon (President) and Carolyn A Simon (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Paul S and Carolyn A Simon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.