Private foundation · EIN 20-3993988 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Beryl O and Wilma Sime Roundycharitable Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $557K total, median $56K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$557K
Median grant
$56K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of Columbus JunctionColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$152K
Columbus Community High SchoolColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$94K
Columbus Junction United MethodistColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$75K
Columbus Community School DistrictColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$73K
Columbus Junction LibraryColumbus Junctions, IAGeneral support$56K
Columbus City United Methodist ChurchMcClusky, NDGeneral support$44K
Columbus Community Senior CenterColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$40K
Columbus Junction Presbyterian ChurchColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$12K
St Joseph ChurchColumbus Junction, IAGeneral support$12K

By state: Iowa 8 · North Dakota 1

About this foundation

Beryl O and Wilma Sime Roundycharitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Northern Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Beryl O and Wilma Sime Roundycharitable Foundation 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 Beryl O and Wilma Sime Roundycharitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $557K across 9 grants, a median of $56K.

Where does Beryl O and Wilma Sime Roundycharitable Foundation give?

Iowa (8 grants), North Dakota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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