Private foundation · EIN 06-1409685 · Greenwich, Connecticut

Simmons Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $290K total, median $2,250. 50% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$290K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in CT
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eagles Autism FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$70K
Reach Prep IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$35K
Pursuit Transformation Company IncLong Island City, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$35K
The Roosevelt InstituteNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$30K
United Way of Greenwich IncGreenwich, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$20K
Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton FoundationLittle Rock, ARTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$20K
Greenwich Country Cay School IncGreenwich, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Society of Four ArtsPalm Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Person-To-Person IncDarien, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$8,950
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,195
Mv Youth IncChilmark, MATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
The Stamford HospitalStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Emo and Civ Help the World CorpNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Breast Cancer Alliance IncGreenwich, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,000
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts IncNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Marthas Vineyard Safety AssociationWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Boys & Girls Club of Stamford IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Building One Community CorpStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Health in the HoodMiami, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Stamford Senior Center IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (stamford Cradle to Career)Stamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation IncWest Tisbury, MATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Marian and Edward Macdowell IncPeterborough, NHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Family Centers IncGreenwich, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,200
Silversource IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,010
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Inspirica IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Pacific House IncStamford, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Silver Hill Hospital IncNew Canaan, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Port Chester Carver Center IncPort Chester, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250

By state: Connecticut 16 · New York 6 · Pennsylvania 1 · Arkansas 1 · Florida 2 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Simmons Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Steven J Simmons, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Simmons Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Simmons Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 32 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Simmons Family Foundation Inc give?

Connecticut (16 grants), New York (6 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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