Private foundation · EIN 27-0339430 · Farmingtn Hls, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joyce and Charles Simmons Memorial 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: 5 grants paid, $120K total, median $3,000. 40% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$120K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MI
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Divine Mercy Academy FoundationLivonia, MIEducational$80K
FIRST Church of ChristBoston, MAReligious$33K
FIRST Church of Christ Scientist BirminghamBirmingham, MIReligious$3,000
The Christian Science Association of the Pupils of J Thomas Black CsbChestnut Hill, MAReligious$3,000
Tau Beta Pi AssociationKnoxville, TNEducation$1,000

By state: Michigan 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Joyce and Charles Simmons Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Farmingtn Hls, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Joyce and Charles Simmons Memorial 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 Joyce and Charles Simmons Memorial Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 5 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Joyce and Charles Simmons Memorial Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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