Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $613,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$613,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $620,000 the year before.
44% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $620,000 | 34 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $613,000 | 41 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Donald R and Esther Simon 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 Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 26 | $505,000 |
| New York | 4 | $39,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $24,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $55,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $50,000 |
| JSL Foundation | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $50,000 |
| Fresh Air Society | Unrestricted grant to general fundunrestricted grant to general fund | $40,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $40,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $30,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $25,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutons Co - Project Clean Slate | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $20,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $20,000 |
| The Pink Fund | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $17,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Jarc | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Michigan Advocacy Program | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Clinic | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $12,500 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel Inc | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $12,000 |
| Hospitality House | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Michigan Science Center | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Moishe House | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Smartaid | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Global Giving | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $7,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Commission | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $7,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Detroit Opera | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Michigan | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Elite Meet | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $2,000 |
| Mission Msa | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Simon
Questions people ask
Does Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation give?
$613,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Simon (Director).
What does Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.