Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn
Preselected recipients only
Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,750 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $11,000. 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$165,750
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was up from $161,000 the year before.
12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $155,500 | 39 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 42 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $165,750 | 42 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn 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 Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 16 | $64,500 |
| New York | 9 | $46,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $26,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly | To be used at the | $11,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | To be used at discretion of | $10,250 |
| Make the Road New York | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | To be used at the | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Gift | Used at discretion of board | $7,000 |
| Artskc Regional Arts Council | Used at discretion of board | $6,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Used at discretion of board | $6,000 |
| Harvesters the Community Food Network | To be used at the | $5,500 |
| Green Works in Kansas City | Used at discretion of board | $5,000 |
| Insulin for Life USA Inc | Used at discretion of board | $5,000 |
| Kansas City Care Clinic | Used at discretion of board | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | For great plains, mo region | $5,000 |
| Harm Reduction Action Center | To be used at discretion of | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To be at the discretion of | $5,000 |
| NEIGHBOR2NEIGHBOR KC | To be used at the | $5,000 |
| Chain of Hope Kansas City | Used at discretion of board | $4,500 |
| Newhouse Women's Shelter & Residence | Used at discretion of board | $4,500 |
| KC Pet Project | To be used at the | $4,500 |
| The Florence Project | To be used at the | $4,500 |
| Ku Endowment | To be used at the | $4,000 |
| Nature and Culture International | To be used at the | $3,500 |
| Kansas City Public Library | Community education & | $3,000 |
| Mocsa | Used at discretion of board | $3,000 |
| Raices | Used at discretion of board | $3,000 |
| Sheldon Calvary Camp | Used at discretion of board | $3,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | To be used at discretion of | $3,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| Light Industry Cinema Projects LTD | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| Kkfi 901FM | To be used at the | $2,500 |
| Food for Thought Denver | To be used at discretion of | $2,000 |
| Bicycle Colorado | To be used at the | $2,000 |
| Sos Outreach | To be used at the | $2,000 |
| Anthology Film Archive | Used at discretion of board | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Used at discretion of board | $1,500 |
| N1 Foundation | Used at discretion of board | $1,500 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Used at discretion of board | $1,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | Used at discretion of board | $1,000 |
| Wayside Waifs | Used at discretion of board | $1,000 |
| Pet Resource Center of Kansas City | To be used at discretion of | $1,000 |
| Colorado Pet Pantry | To be used at the | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
Questions people ask
Does Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn give?
$165,750 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn?
Its 2024 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).
What does Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and animals.