Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation is a private foundation in Brownsville, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,460 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,050. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$58,460
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,050
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,950 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $55,700 | 18 | $192,276 |
| 2024 | $63,950 | 15 | $144,964 |
| 2025 | $58,460 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Neal & Lourdes 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.
What Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $58,000 |
| New York | 1 | $360 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Support for local church | $40,050 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital | Aid for children's health | $10,000 |
| Moody Clinic | Aid for children's health | $2,700 |
| Guadalupe Regional Middle School | Support children's education | $2,500 |
| Gladys Porter Zoo | Aid for local zoo | $1,250 |
| Food Bank RGV Inc | Provide food for the needy | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Aid to veterans | $360 |
| Sunny Glen Children's Home | Aid for children's well being | $200 |
| Tip of Texas Family Outreach | Aid for families in need | $200 |
| Individual | Aid for people in need | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support for veterans | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria Lourdes Lara Simmons
- Lourdes Simmons Carrasco
- Raymond Corkill
Questions people ask
Does Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation give?
$58,460 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maria Lourdes Lara Simmons (President/Dir), Lourdes Simmons Carrasco (V-P, S/T/Dir) and Raymond Corkill (V-P/Dir).
What does Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.