Calvert and Sally Simmons Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlexandria, Virginia · EIN 54-1567705 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$232K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$511K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
27% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children & Family Network Center | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $24,846 |
| National Council for Adoption | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Center for Alexandria's Children | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Act for Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of Guest House | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $12,510 |
| United Community | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $11,030 |
| Community Lodging | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $10,260 |
| Alexandria Seaport Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Campagna Center | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ku Endowment | Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Marthas Farm Animal Sanctuary | Buellton, CA | Unrestricted | $5,180 |
| Alexandria Tutoring Consortium | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alive | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Artsfairfax | Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carpenters Shelter | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthy People | Mission, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hopkins House | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tall Ship Providence Fdn | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Velocity Bicycle Cooperative | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy | Downers Grove, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alice's Kids | Mount Vernon, VA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Meeting House Cooperative Presc | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Animal Welfare League of Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Maui Nui Marine Resource Council | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Computer Core | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Oakwood School | Annandale, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Scholarship Fund of Alexandria | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Plan International USA | Warwick, RI | Unrestricted | $1,928 |
| Alexandria Community Media | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $515 |
| Alx Dog Walk | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,274 | 36 |
| 2023 | $162,153 | 45 |
| 2022 | $167,356 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642229349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1567705
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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