Private foundation · EIN 46-5467744 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nina Simone Charitable Tr

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: 3 grants paid, $961K total, median $115K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$961K
Median grant
$115K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Field Band FoundationEdenburg, SFMusic education of children in south africa$808K
Kronendal Music Academy of Hout BayHout Bay, SFMusical education of children$115K
Music WorksClaremont, SFMusical education for children in south africa$38K

About this foundation

Nina Simone Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of San Pasqual Fiduciary Tr Company, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Nina Simone Charitable Tr 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 Nina Simone Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $961K across 3 grants, a median of $115K.

Where does Nina Simone Charitable Tr give?

INTL (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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