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Kourtis-Simmons Foundation

Preselected recipients only Owasso, Oklahoma · EIN 208952713

Kourtis-Simmons Foundation is a private foundation in Owasso, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $614,956 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $602,956. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $224,250 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$224,2500$4,037
2024$614,9563$18,734

How to apply

Kourtis-Simmons 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kourtis-Simmons Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma3$614,956

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
One Hope Vision Ministries
Tulsa, OK
Charitable contribution$602,956
Classically Formed Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Charitable contribution$10,000
Owasso Cops for Kids Inc
Owasso, OK
Charitable contribution$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kourtis-Simmons Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kourtis-Simmons Foundation give?

$614,956 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Kourtis-Simmons Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Greg Simmons (Co-Chairman), E Robert Buss (Secretary), James P Hogan (Treasurer) and Pete Kourtis (Co-Chairman) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Kourtis-Simmons Foundation fund?

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

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