Private foundation · EIN 82-3971316 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Simone Charitable 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: 12 grants paid, $4.8M total, median $368K. 75% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$4.8M
Median grant
$368K
Stays in AZ
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$115M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Kidney Foundation of ArizonaPhoenix, AZFund the direct aid of kidney patients in arizona$858K
Southwest Human DevelopmentPhoenix, AZBirth to five center of excellence, smooth way home$750K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona IncScottsdale, AZArizona wishes$500K
Boys & Girls Club of the Valley IncPhoenix, AZAcademic success stem program$450K
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association IncChicago, ILPublic awareness campaign$403K
American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GAAz discovery boost grants program$380K
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZMedcial research and studies for parkinsons and alzheimers$356K
American Parkinson Disease AssociationStaten Island, NYMeet the needs of the underserved pd patients in arizona through bilingual referral program and work with banner neuro wellness$350K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZPower hour, american reads, torch and keystone clubs, and smart girls$331K
Boys & Girls Club of TucsonTucson, AZSpark tech zones project$250K
Help in Healing Home FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$80K
McKenna Youth FoundationCave Creeek, AZHoliday party and bicycles for 250 children$45K

By state: Arizona 9 · Illinois 1 · Georgia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Simone Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Simone Charitable 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 Simone Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.8M across 12 grants, a median of $368K.

Where does Simone Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (9 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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