Et Simonds Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Et Simonds Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$25,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$166,855
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
75% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $50,718 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 2 | $244,779 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 5 | $166,855 |
How to apply
Et Simonds 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 Et Simonds Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Landmarks Illinois | Donation - to help preserve, restore, and adaptively reuse buildings/sites for a better future in southern illinois. | $7,500 |
| Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | Donation - to aid in medical costs for children in need and related research. | $5,000 |
| Poshard Foundation | Donation - to help meet needs of abused, abandoned, and neglected children | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Donation - to aid in medical costs for children in need and related research. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation - to provide financial assistance in providing mortgage-free and specially-adapted homes to injured veteran, gold star families, or fallen first responder families with young children. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathryn Stevens
- William Pyatt
- Stephen Simonds
- Margaret Simonds
- Edward Simonds
Questions people ask
Does Et Simonds Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Et Simonds Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Et Simonds Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathryn Stevens (President), William Pyatt (Vice President), Stephen Simonds (Secretary/Treasurer) and Margaret Simonds (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Et Simonds Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.