Private foundation · EIN 85-2271367 · Brighton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael Simmons 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $380K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$380K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Iladd IncZionsville, INGeneral support$95K
Live Your Dream FoundationProvo, UTGeneral support$60K
West Philadelphia Alliance for ChildrenPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$55K
Emily's Hope IncSioux Falls, SDGeneral support$50K
Dev46 IncorporatedIsabela, PRGeneral support$30K
Changed ChoicesCharlotte, NCGeneral support$25K
Street Samaritans IncChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Camp SoltaneGlenmore, PAGeneral support$20K
The Forge Initiative IncCary, NCGeneral support$20K

By state: Indiana 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Utah 1 · South Dakota 1 · North Carolina 2 · Puerto Rico 1

About this foundation

Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Brighton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Carol T Benintendi, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $380K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Michael Simmons Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (1 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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