B K Simon Family Charitable Fdn-Tr
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-6817430 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $330,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $220,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA | General operating | $192,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General operating | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $110,000 |
| Braddock Carnegie Library Association | Braddock, PA | General operating | $100,000 |
| Dormont Public Library | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $100,000 |
| French Hospital Medical Center | San Luis Obispo, CA | General operating | $100,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General operating | $70,000 |
| Media Research Center Inc | Reston, VA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Food Bank of San Luis Obispo County | San Luis Obispo, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Church in the Unite | Dallas, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Ann & Rob H Lurie Chdrns Hsptl of Chicag | Chicago, IL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo Coun | San Luis Obispo, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Tolosa Childrens Dental Center | Paso Robles, CA | General operating | $20,000 |
| You Make a Difference | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Crown Point, IN | General operating | $15,000 |
| Surfing for Hope Foundation | Pismo Beach, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Robs Barbershop Community Foundation Inc | Odenton, MD | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cypress Falls High School | Houston, TX | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,564,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $2,076,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,396,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102485
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6817430
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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