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David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation

Accepts applications Indianapolis, Indiana · EIN 141859319

David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.8 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $7.8 million the year before.

57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7.8 million37$57.0 million
2024$6.8 million22$53.4 million

How to apply

ContactDavid and Jacqueline Simon
PO Box 78394, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Phone or email(317) 636-1600, andrea.mosbaugh@simon.com

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York13$4.9 million
District of Columbia2$1.0 million
Arizona1$500,000
Indiana3$277,000
California1$50,000
Florida1$20,425
Tennessee1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Anti-Defamation League (Adl)
New York, NY
Grant payment$2.0 million
Uja-Federation of New York
New York, NY
Israel emergency day after fund$1.2 million
Park Avenue Synagogue
New York, NY
2024-2025 membership2024 grant payment 2024 book of remembrance2024 / 2025 kol nidre$815,518
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Washington, DC
Information and member education$750,000
Ner L'horeinu Inc
Sun Lakes, AZ
Contribution to fallen heroes fund$500,000
Gemilos Chasodim Chasdei Moshe
Brooklyn, NY
Contribution to general operating support$500,000
American Israel Education Foundation Inc (Aief)
Washington, DC
Contribution to support educational and outreach initiatives including educational seminars$250,000
Indiana Golf Foundation
Franklin, IN
Contribution to general operating support$200,000
Birthright Israel Foundation
New York, NY
Contribution to general operating support$180,000
Youth Renewal Fund
New York, NY
Grant payment$150,000
Simon Wiesenthal Center
Los Angeles, CA
2024 tribute dinner$50,000
Indiana Innovation Council
Carmel, IN
Indiana policy initiatives fy2024 messaging campaign$50,000
Congregation Beth El Zedeck
Indianapolis, IN
2024 annual dues$27,000
New York-Presbyterian Fund
New York, NY
2024 annual president's circle$25,000
Temple Beth Sholom
Miami Beach, FL
2024 high holy day donation$20,425
New York-Presbyterian Fund
New York, NY
Plates for pediatrics$20,000
Wizo New York
New York, NY
Contribution to general operating support$10,000
Horace Mann School
New York, NY
Gift cards to horace mann school annual benefit$2,500
Blount County Children's Advocacy Center Inc
Maryville, TN
New hope children's advocacy center$2,000
Jewish National Fund
Rockville Centre, NY
Plant tree donation - 20 trees$720
American Friends of Beit Ruth Inc
Jericho, NY
Quality education and critical therapy programs and services$500
Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue Inc
Lindenhurst, NY
Working paws training$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation give?

$6.8 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David E Simon (Trustee) and Jacqueline S Simon (Trustee).

What does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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