Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $234,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$234,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $292,500 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $292,500 | 8 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $234,500 | 12 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Harris H & Amanda P 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 Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 10 | $199,500 |
| Idaho | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Symphony Utah Opera | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Pioneer Theater Company | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Silver Creek Alliance | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Health Sciences | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Road Home | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Utah | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Thanksgiving Point | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Idaho | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Sutherland Institute | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| BYU Wheatley Institute | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pastor France Davis Scholarship Fou | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harris H Simmons
Questions people ask
Does Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation give?
$234,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harris H Simmons (Trustee).
What does Harris H & Amanda P Simmons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.