Private foundation · EIN 37-6560385 · Kansas City, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn

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: 42 grants paid, $166K total, median $3,250. 38% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$166K
Median grant
$3,250
Stays in MO
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
GivedirectlyNew York, NYTo be used at the$11K
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COTo be used at discretion of$10K
Make the Road New YorkBrooklyn, NYTo be used at the$10K
The Brigid AllianceNew York, NYTo be used at the$10K
Kansas City GiftKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$7,000
Artskc Regional Arts CouncilKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$6,000
Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$6,000
Harvesters the Community Food NetworkKansas City, MOTo be used at the$5,500
Green Works in Kansas CityKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$5,000
Insulin for Life USA IncGainesville, FLUsed at discretion of board$5,000
Kansas City Care ClinicKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$5,000
Planned Parenthood FederationWashington, DCFor great plains, mo region$5,000
Harm Reduction Action CenterDenver, COTo be used at discretion of$5,000
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYTo be at the discretion of$5,000
Neighbor2neighbor KcKansas City, MOTo be used at the$5,000
Chain of Hope Kansas CityKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$4,500
Newhouse Women's Shelter & ResidenceKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$4,500
Kc Pet ProjectKansas City, MOTo be used at the$4,500
The Florence ProjectTucson, AZTo be used at the$4,500
Ku EndowmentLawrence, KSTo be used at the$4,000
Nature and Culture InternationalDel Mar, CATo be used at the$3,500
Kansas City Public LibraryKansas City, MOCommunity education &$3,000
MocsaKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$3,000
RaicesSan Antonio, TXUsed at discretion of board$3,000
Sheldon Calvary CampConneaut, OHUsed at discretion of board$3,000
Film at Lincoln CenterNew York, NYTo be used at discretion of$3,000
FIRST Nations Development InstituteLongmont, COTo be used at the$2,500
Light Industry Cinema Projects LtdBrooklyn, NYTo be used at the$2,500
Kkfi 901fmKansas City, MOTo be used at the$2,500
Food for Thought DenverDenver, COTo be used at discretion of$2,000
Bicycle ColoradoDenver, COTo be used at the$2,000
SOS OutreachAvon, COTo be used at the$2,000
Anthology Film ArchiveNew York, NYUsed at discretion of board$1,500
Brooklyn Academy of MusicBrooklyn, NYUsed at discretion of board$1,500
N1 FoundationBrooklyn, NYUsed at discretion of board$1,500
Animal Legal Defense FundCotati, CAUsed at discretion of board$1,000
Childrens Mercy HospitalKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$1,000
Wayside WaifsKansas City, MOUsed at discretion of board$1,000
Pet Resource Center of Kansas CityKansas City, MOTo be used at discretion of$1,000
Colorado Pet PantryBoulder, COTo be used at the$1,000
Denver Film SocietyDenver, COTo be used at the$1,000
Colorado Public RadioCentennial, COTo be used at discretion of$500

By state: Missouri 16 · New York 9 · Colorado 9 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1 · California 2

About this foundation

Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn is a private grantmaking foundation in Kansas City, Missouri, administered in care of Commerce Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn 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 Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $166K across 42 grants, a median of $3,250.

Where does Simonson Fam Charitable Fndn give?

Missouri (16 grants), New York (9 grants), Colorado (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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