Nick Simons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nick Simons Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $8.5 million. 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$6.2 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$8.5 million
- Assets$224 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15.0 million the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14.3 million | 29 | $223 million |
| 2023 | $15.0 million | 11 | $219 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 21 | $224 million |
How to apply
Nick Simons 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nick Simons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.4 million in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $13.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $194,150 |
| California | 2 | $125,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gradian Health Systems | To support gradian's mission to supply medical equipment in low-resource hospitals globally (fy 2024-2026). | $8.5 million |
| Nick Simons Foundation International | Program and general operating support for the nick simons institute in nepal. | $5.3 million |
| Patan Hospital | To support the construction of the hostel block for the school of nursing and midwifery at sanepa, lalitpur. | $560,213 |
| Nyaya Health Nepal | To provide restricted operating support for hospital services and programs at bayalpata hospital, and service expansion in the district of achhaam, far-western, nepal. | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To support developing local evaluation and research capacity at the nick simons institute. | $189,150 |
| CPCS International | To provide provide food, housing, and medical care to children at risk and in street situations in nepal. | $150,000 |
| Bhaskar-Tejshree Memorial Foundation | To support the construction of the bhaskar memorial foundation building and program support. | $126,047 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | To support program and general operating support for work in nepal. | $100,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | To provide program support for nepal-based activities. | $50,000 |
| Nepal Mathematical Society | To provide support to society to society (s2s): strengthening mathematics education program in nepal. | $39,947 |
| Ipas | To provide unrestricted program support for reproducive health in nepal. | $25,000 |
| Partners Asia | To provide program support in southeast asia. | $25,000 |
| Autismcare Nepal Society | To support general operating support for work in nepal. | $20,000 |
| Hospice Nepal | To provide general operating support in honor of rajesh gongal. | $20,000 |
| Tim Alven's Memorial Fund | To support the mission and charitable activities of the fund in nepal. | $10,000 |
| Lo Gyalpo Jigme Cultural Foundation | To support the foundation's restoration and education projects in mustang. | $7,500 |
| America Nepal Medical Foundation | To support program and general operating support for work in nepal. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Patan Hospital | To support charitable activities of patan hospital. | $5,000 |
| Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust | To provide general operating support for work in nepal. | $5,000 |
| Nepal Mathematical Society | To provide support to masters students in mathematics at tribhuvan university. | $5,000 |
| Manavsewa Ashram | To provide program support in nepal. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Simons
- Marilyn Simons
- Caitlin Heising
- Mark Heising
- Audrey Cappell
- Laura Baxter-Simons
- Elizabeth Simons
- Nathaniel Simons
- Jacob Cappell
Questions people ask
Does Nick Simons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nick Simons Foundation give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Nick Simons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Simons (Co-President & Treasurer (Thru 5/2024)), Marilyn Simons (Co-President & Secretary), Caitlin Heising (Trustee) and Mark Heising (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Nick Simons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and international.