Private foundation · EIN 14-1859319 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $150K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $5.7M total, median $150K. 13% of grants stayed in Indiana. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$5.7M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in IN
13%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$50M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Jacqueline Simon, Po Box 78394, Indianapolis, in, 3176361600, ANDREA.MOSBAUGH@SIMON.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anti-Defamation League (ADL)New York, NYGrant payment$2.0M
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNContribution to general operating support$1.0M
Uja-Federation of New YorkNew York, NYContribution to general operating support$1.0M
American Israel Public Affairs CommitteeWashington, DCInformation and member education$750K
American Israel Education Foundation (aief)Washington, DCContribution to general operating support$250K
Indiana Golf FoundationFranklin, INContribution to general operating support$200K
Park Avenue SynagogueNew York, NYMembershipgrant payment book of remembrancekol nidre$158K
Youth Renewal FundNew York, NYGrant payment$150K
University of MiamiMiami, FLDolphins challenge cancer$100K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAContribution to general operating support$50K
Temple Beth SholomMiami Beach, FLHigh holy day donation$10K
Lehrman Community Day SchoolMiami Beach, FLCapital campaign contribution$10K
The Boys Club of New YorkNew York, NYContribution to general operating support$10K
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research FoundationNeedham, MAContribution to general operating support$1,000
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory SchoolIndianapolis, INContribution to general operating support$500

By state: New York 5 · District of Columbia 2 · Minnesota 1 · Indiana 2 · Florida 3 · California 1

About this foundation

David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of David E Simon, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. N/A Deadlines: N/A.

How much does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.7M across 15 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does David E Simon & Jacqueline S Simon Charitable Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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