Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $446,814 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$446,814
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $386,936 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $398,559 | 66 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $386,936 | 62 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $446,814 | 61 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bonnie W Simon Co Jpmorgan Chase B 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 464-2765 |
| What to submit | No formal application. Send a letter with a reason for the requested grant |
| Deadlines, restrictions | Contact for details |
What Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $260,500 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $100,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $50,314 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wnetchannel 13 | General | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | General | $47,814 |
| Wnyc | General | $30,000 |
| The Falmouth Service Center | General | $27,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Assn Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | General | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society Inc | General | $20,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| The Public Theater | General | $10,000 |
| Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps in | General | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Vassar College | General | $10,000 |
| The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | General | $10,000 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust Inc | General | $7,500 |
| The New York Public Library | General | $6,000 |
| Food for Free | General | $5,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | General | $5,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General | $5,000 |
| Gsas Columbia University | General | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $5,000 |
| Historic Highfield | General | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York | General | $5,000 |
| Minnesota State University at Moorhead College of Humanities & Social Sciences | General | $5,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General | $5,000 |
| Naral Pro-Choice America Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Oberlin College Office of Development | General | $5,000 |
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of Ny | General | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Public Library | General | $5,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | General | $5,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Woods Hole Film Festival | General | $2,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | General | $2,500 |
| Opera Lafayette | General | $2,500 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General | $2,500 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | General | $2,500 |
| National Trumpet Competition | General | $2,500 |
| New York City Ballet Inc New York State Theater | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Bonnie Ward Simon
Questions people ask
Does Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact for details.
How much does Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust give?
$446,814 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and Bonnie Ward Simon (Trustee).
What does Esther Simon 1952 Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.