Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bingham Farms, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $91,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $24,000. 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$91,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$583,119
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was down from $98,750 the year before.
3% 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 | $98,750 | 33 | $546,422 |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 32 | $583,119 |
How to apply
Elwood and Carol Simon 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 Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $61,500 |
| New York | 4 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Technion | To support education | $24,000 |
| Fidf Michigan Chapter | To support israel defense forces | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | To support families in need of financial assistance | $8,000 |
| The Independence Fund | To support veterans in need | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | To support children with health issues | $3,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | To support education on the holocaust | $2,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | To support veterans | $2,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | To support veterans | $2,000 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | To support u.s. Military victims of trauma | $2,000 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | To support the safety and security of the jewish community | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | To support research and care for children with cancer | $2,000 |
| The Lawfare Project Inc | To support the civil and human rights of the jewish community | $2,000 |
| The Navy Seal Foundation | To support and provide assistance to the navy and their families | $2,000 |
| The Pat Tillman Foundation | To support veterans and families for their education | $2,000 |
| Yad Ezra | To provide food to feed the hungry | $2,000 |
| Chaldean Community Foundation | To support families in need in the community | $1,500 |
| Lollipop Theater Network Inc | To support children with critical illnesses | $1,500 |
| Gesher Human Services | To provide community vocational services and adult disability services | $1,250 |
| Camp Mak - A - Dream | To support a cost free camp for children and young adults | $1,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | Assist with hospice care | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To support children with cancer | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Mi | To support children with cancer/critical illnesses | $1,000 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | To support animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation | To support people with parkinson's disease | $1,000 |
| Ricki Berlin Scholarship Fund | To support scholarship funds to people in need | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To provide support to the homeless | $1,000 |
| Chabad Center at University of Colorado | To support education | $1,000 |
| Cots | To support families in need of shelter/food | $750 |
| Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women | To support women with cancer | $500 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | To support the community for victims of cancer | $500 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation | To support children in need | $500 |
| Smile Train | To support children with cleft palates | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elwood Simon
- Carol Simon
- Evan Simon
- Meredith Simon Weil
Questions people ask
Does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation give?
$91,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elwood Simon (President), Carol Simon (Vice President), Evan Simon (Treasurer) and Meredith Simon Weil (Secretary).
What does Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and veterans.