The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $442,583 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$442,583
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $395,074 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 29 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $395,074 | 20 | $15.9 million |
| 2025 | $442,583 | 31 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
The Virginia & Le 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 The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $260,513 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $30,800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $25,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $570 |
| Maine | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | To support caltech gps | $100,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America | To support operations | $35,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To support operations | $25,483 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | To support operations | $25,000 |
| George & Barbara Bush Foundation | To support the bush foundation centennial campaign | $25,000 |
| George & Barbara Bush Foundation | To support presidential salute | $25,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | To support the tom moore endowed scholarship | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | To support operations | $25,000 |
| Wilford Woodruff Papers Foundation | To support operations | $25,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | To support operations | $24,800 |
| Easter Seals of Greater Houston | To support operations | $24,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | To support operations | $20,000 |
| Rice University | To support operations | $19,750 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park | To support operations | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School Club of Houston | To support operations | $5,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | To support brillante academy | $5,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | To support operations | $5,000 |
| Holdsworth Center | To support the champions of hope event | $4,600 |
| Uthealth Houston | To support houston mission in action | $3,500 |
| Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America | To support the sports breakfast | $3,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | To support operations | $2,500 |
| Houston Zoo | To support operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Agrilife Research | To support operations | $2,290 |
| University of Texas at Tyler | To support operations | $1,140 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | To support operations | $1,000 |
| Rice University | To support the shephard school of music | $1,000 |
| University of Arkansas | To support the division of agriculture | $570 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | To support operations | $500 |
| Rice University | To support the friends of fondren gala | $500 |
| Provision Inc | To support operations | $250 |
| Northeast Historic Film | To support operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Le Simmons
- Virginia W Simmons
- Anthony F Deluca
Questions people ask
Does The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation give?
$442,583 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Le Simmons (President), Virginia W Simmons (Vice President) and Anthony F Deluca (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and youth programs.