Private foundation · EIN 23-7223088 · Moorpark, California

Symonds 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $85K total, median $2,500. 44% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$85K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Damon Runyon Cancer Research FoundaNew York, NYGeneral operating budget$11K
The Dystonia Medical FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating budget$10K
Calvary Community ChurchWestlake Village, CAGeneral operating budget$9,000
James StorehouseNewbury Park, CAGeneral operating budget$8,000
Friends in DeedPasadena, CAGeneral operating budget$6,500
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral operating budget$4,250
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating budget$4,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral operating budget$4,000
The Jed FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating budget$3,750
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAGeneral operating budget$2,500
Homes 4 FamiliesWoodland Hills, CAGeneral operating budget$2,500
Union Station Homeless ServicesPasadena, CAGeneral operating budget$2,500
Take FlightMiramar Beach, FLGeneral operating budget$2,500
AmericaresStamford, CTGeneral operating budget$2,250
Cancer Support Community - VvsbWestlake Village, CAGeneral operating budget$2,000
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MAGeneral operating budget$2,000
Alzheimer's AssociationWashington, DCGeneral operating budget$1,750
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating budget$1,500
Volunteer League SF ValleyVan Nuys, CAGeneral operating budget$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating budget$1,000
Children's Learning CenterJackson, WYGeneral operating budget$1,000
Teton Literacy CenterJackson, WYGeneral operating budget$500
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALGeneral operating budget$500
Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding AssTeton Village, WYGeneral operating budget$500
Treehouse for KidsSeattle, WAGeneral operating budget$500

By state: California 11 · New York 2 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Florida 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Symonds Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Moorpark, California, tax-exempt since 1972. 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 Symonds Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Symonds Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $85K across 25 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Symonds Foundation give?

California (11 grants), New York (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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