Simionescu Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simionescu Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $164,479 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $31,500. 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$164,479
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$31,500
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $119,500 the year before.
43% 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 | $132,500 | 13 | $3.4 million |
| 2023 | $119,500 | 12 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $164,479 | 14 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Simionescu Scholarship 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 Simionescu Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $78,979 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $34,000 |
| New York | 2 | $23,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $11,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University | Scholarships | $31,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Scholarships | $12,567 |
| Messiah University | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Villanova University | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Virginia State University | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Brooklyn College | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Cornell University | Scholarships | $11,500 |
| Kean University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Montclair State University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| George Mason University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair Univ | Scholarships | $9,912 |
| The College of New Jersey | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Miami University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Dermot Doyle
- James Montesano Principal
- Alyce Cusano Director of Guidance
- Claire J Lavache-Mackey Faculty
Questions people ask
Does Simionescu Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simionescu Scholarship Foundation give?
$164,479 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Simionescu Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee), Dermot Doyle (Co-Trustee), James Montesano Principal (Co-Trustee) and Alyce Cusano Director of Guidance (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Simionescu Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.