Private foundation · EIN 20-6817430 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

B K Simon Charitable 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: 20 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $30K. 30% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$1.6M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in PA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$330K
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$220K
Robert Morris UniversityMoon Township, PAGeneral operating$192K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral operating$150K
Catholic Charities of the DiocesePittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$110K
Braddock Carnegie Library AssociationBraddock, PAGeneral operating$100K
Dormont Public LibraryPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$100K
French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral operating$100K
Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral operating$70K
Media Research Center IncReston, VAGeneral operating$40K
Food Bank of San Luis Obispo CountySan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral operating$20K
Protestant Episcopal Church in the UniteDallas, TXGeneral operating$20K
Ann & Rob H Lurie Chdrns Hsptl of ChicagChicago, ILGeneral operating$20K
Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo CounSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral operating$20K
Tolosa Childrens Dental CenterPaso Robles, CAGeneral operating$20K
You Make a DifferenceColorado Springs, COGeneral operating$20K
Turning Point USA IncCrown Point, INGeneral operating$15K
Surfing for Hope FoundationPismo Beach, CAGeneral operating$10K
Robs Barbershop Community Foundation IncOdenton, MDGeneral operating$5,000
Cypress Falls High SchoolHouston, TXGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Pennsylvania 6 · Virginia 3 · California 5 · Texas 2 · Illinois 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

B K Simon Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 B K Simon Charitable 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 B K Simon Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 20 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does B K Simon Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), Virginia (3 grants), California (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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