Yvonne H Simard Foundation
Accepts applications
Yvonne H Simard Foundation is a private foundation in Sugar Land, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $501,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$501,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $486,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $403,500 | 27 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $486,500 | 33 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $501,000 | 30 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca Kosarek 4922 Winding River Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77478 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 384-0475, yvonnehsimard@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Charitble organizations should submit information in regards to programs to which grants are requested. |
| Deadlines | November 1 |
| Restrictions | Contributions are generally restricted to charitable organizations in south Texas area. The foundation will respond to applicants only if contributions are approved. |
What Yvonne H Simard Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $501,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Grove Church of Chirst | Support programs | $70,000 |
| Christus Spohn Health System Foundation | Support medical care program | $50,000 |
| Del Mar College Foundation | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Second Mile Mission | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Kings Crossing Prison Ministries | Support programs | $40,000 |
| Share Center-Terrell Texas | Support programs | $27,000 |
| The Harris School | Support programs | $25,000 |
| Creative Dreams Outreach Center | Support programs | $20,000 |
| Kings Crossing Church of Christ | Support programs | $20,000 |
| South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Texas State Aquarium | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Arrow Academy | Support programs | $12,000 |
| Raise Up Families | Support programs | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross (Texas Gulf Coast Region) | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Buckner Foundation-Rio Grande Children's Home | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House - Houston | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Pregnancy Center | Support programs | $8,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend | Support programs | $7,000 |
| Mission Coalition | Support programs | $7,000 |
| Meadows Place Preschool | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Collin County | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Kids | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Corpus Christ Hope House Inc | Support programs | $4,000 |
| Metro Ministries | Support programs | $4,000 |
| Refuge for Women Texas Gulf Coast | Support programs | $4,000 |
| Corpus Christi Education Foundation | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Tennis Success | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Educating Children's Future Community Center | Support programs | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay A Kosarek
- Rebecca F Kosarek
- Lisa D Regas
- Karen M Hatton
- Jason W Kosarek
Questions people ask
Does Yvonne H Simard Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1.
How much does Yvonne H Simard Foundation give?
$501,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Yvonne H Simard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay A Kosarek (President), Rebecca F Kosarek (Director), Lisa D Regas (Board Member) and Karen M Hatton (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Yvonne H Simard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.