Private foundation · EIN 46-2577284 · Indianapolis, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herbert and Bui Simon Foundation Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $626K total, median $50K. 18% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$626K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in IN
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indianapolis Zoological Society IncIndianapolis, INTo promote animal conservation; contribution in honor of spike & friends$250K
American Friends of the Hebrew UniversityNew York, NYTo provide academic and capital support to the hebrew university$100K
Children's Museum of IndianapolisIndianapolis, INTo provide children with exceptional learning experiences$50K
Marymount High SchoolLos Angeles, CAOperations$50K
Santa Barbara City College FoundationSanta Barbara, CATo provide funding for tuition and other related education expenses for full-time students of sbcc$50K
Vna Health FoundationSanta Barbara, CAOperations$50K
Cesar Millan FoundationSherman Oaks, CATo support the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of abused and abandoned dogs.$25K
Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CATo support the preservation and enhancement of the historic estate of madame ganna walska.$25K
Los Angeles Police FoundationLos Angeles, CAOperations$11K
American Bar FoundationChicago, ILDonation in honor of sandra chan$10K
Share IncBeverly Hills, CAFor general operations$5,000

By state: Indiana 2 · California 7 · New York 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Herbert and Bui Simon Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana, administered in care of Herbert Simon, 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 Herbert and Bui Simon Foundation Inc 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 Herbert and Bui Simon Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $626K across 11 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Herbert and Bui Simon Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (2 grants), California (7 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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