Private foundation · EIN 25-6277068 · Sewickley, Pennsylvania

R P Simmons Family 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: 10 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$1.2M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraPittsburgh, PAGeneral charitable purpose$1.0M
United Way Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$100K
Neighborhood AcademyPittsburgh, PAGeneral charitable purpose$50K
Angelus AcademySpringfield, VAGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Extra Mile FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Sewickley Valley YMCASewickley, PAGeneral charitable purpose$5,000
Sewickley Valley Community FundSewickley, PAGeneral charitable purpose$2,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyPittsburgh, PAGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Palm Beach SymphonyPalm Beach, FLGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Stay Off the StreetHudson, OHGeneral charitable purpose$500

By state: Pennsylvania 6 · Florida 2 · Virginia 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

R P Simmons Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 R P Simmons Family 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 R P Simmons Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does R P Simmons Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), Florida (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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