Private foundation · EIN 43-6579684 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Unknown

Ec Simmons III 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: 22 grants paid, $840K total, median $40K. 73% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$840K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in MO
73%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAGeneral operating funds$75K
City AcademySt Paul, MNGeneral operating funds$60K
Saint Louis Zoo AssociationSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$55K
Municipal Theatre AssociationSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$50K
Forest Park ForeverSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$50K
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$50K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating funds$50K
St Louis Community FoundationClayton, MOGeneral operating funds$40K
Saint Louis Area Food BankBridgeton, MOGeneral operating funds$40K
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis IncSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$40K
American Red CrossDes Moines, IAGeneral operating funds$40K
Catholic CharitiesTorrington, CTGeneral operating funds$40K
Center of Creative ArtsSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Pga Reach Gateway FoundationFrisco, TXGeneral operating funds$25K
The Backstoppers IncBrentwood, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Saint Louis Children's HospitalSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Food OutreachSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Missouri Veterans EndeavorSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Missouri Botanical GardenSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Saint Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Churchhill Center and SchoolSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K
Paraquad IncSt Louis, MOGeneral operating funds$25K

By state: Missouri 16 · Massachusetts 1 · Minnesota 1 · Illinois 1 · Iowa 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Ec Simmons III Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of John Curby Jr, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Ec Simmons III 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 Ec Simmons III Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $840K across 22 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Ec Simmons III Foundation give?

Missouri (16 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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