The Simon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Simon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$118 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.9 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 | $4.9 million | 50 | $105 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 49 | $118 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Albert Simon III 1755 Lake Cook Rd Apt 314, Highland Park, IL 60035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 835-9195 |
| What to submit | Written statement of charitable purpose |
What The Simon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 34 | $3.9 million |
| New York | 7 | $720,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $460,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $400,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $370,000 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation Chicagoland Cancer Info Coalition | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $325,000 |
| Donorschoose Org | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $300,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $300,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $300,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $200,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $160,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $160,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Honest Game Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Spondylitis Association of America | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Aspiritech NFP | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $130,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| The Night Ministry | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $115,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Storycatchers Theatre | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Window to the World Communications | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $100,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $90,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| The Jackson Chance Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $70,000 |
| Chicago Public Media Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $60,000 |
| Lambs Farm Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Misericordia Home | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Ark | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $40,000 |
| Writers Theatre Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $40,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Chicago | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $35,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Northwestern University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Project Lifeline | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert Simon III
- Judith Simon
- Steven Simon
Questions people ask
Does The Simon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Simon Family Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Simon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert Simon III (President), Judith Simon (Vice President) and Steven Simon (Assistant).
What does The Simon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and arts and culture.