Simons Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simons Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,140 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$174,140
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,440 the year before.
32% 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 | $142,840 | 39 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $162,440 | 46 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $174,140 | 37 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Simons Family 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 Simons Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $144,740 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $16,300 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,100 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Chicago Gen-To-Gen Archdiocese of Chicago Gen-To-Gen | Religious | $20,000 |
| Kolbe House Kolbe House | Human services | $10,000 |
| Avenues of Independence Avenues of Independence | Human services | $8,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Education | $8,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Greater Chicago Food Depository | Human services | $8,000 |
| Horizons for Youth Horizons for Youth | Youth social services | $8,000 |
| Ignation Volunteer Corps Ignation Volunteer Corps | Ministries | $8,000 |
| La Casa Norte la Casa Norte | Human services | $8,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Human services | $8,000 |
| Morningstar Mission Ministries Morningstar Mission Ministries | General operations | $8,000 |
| Net Ministries Foundation Net Ministries Foundation | General operations | $8,000 |
| One Million Degrees One Million Degrees | Education | $8,000 |
| Refugee One Refugee One | Human services | $8,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House | Human services | $8,000 |
| St Sabina Academy St Sabina Academy | Education | $8,000 |
| Star Legacy Foundation Star Legacy Foundation | General operations | $8,000 |
| Taller de Jose Taller de Jose | General operations | $8,000 |
| West Suburban Special Recreation West Suburban Special Recreation | Human services | $8,000 |
| Wings Program Inc Wings Program Inc | Human services | $8,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network Cristo Rey Network | General operations | $1,000 |
| Harmony Farms Sanctuary Harmony Farms Sanctuary | General operations | $1,000 |
| International Dominican Foundation International Dominican Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Parkinson's Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| PCRF (Palestinian Children's Relief PCRF (Palestinian Children's Relief Fund) | General operations | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Our Lady of Mount Carmel | General operations | $600 |
| Leadership Institute Leadership Institute | Education | $400 |
| St Paul of the Cross Catholic Churc St Paul of the Cross Catholic Church | Religious | $340 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disor Alzheimers Association | General operations | $300 |
| Society of the Little Flower Society of the Little Flower | Ministries | $300 |
| Heritage Foundation the Heritage Foundation | General operations | $200 |
| Jesuit Retreat House Jesuit Retreat House | General operations | $200 |
| National Legal & Policy Center National Legal & Policy Center | General operations | $200 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem Endeavor Health Clinical Operations | General operations | $200 |
| Capital Research Center Capital Research Center | General operations | $100 |
| Companions of St Anthony Companions of St Anthony | General operations | $100 |
| Park Shore Fund Collier Community Foundation | General operations | $100 |
| Sisters of St Francis of Assisi Sisters of St Francis of Assisi | Ministries | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas G Simons
- Jeanne L Simons
- John N Simons
Questions people ask
Does Simons Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simons Family Foundation give?
$174,140 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Simons Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas G Simons (President Em), Jeanne L Simons (Secretary) and John N Simons (President).
What does Simons Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.