David and Melissa Simmons Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestlake, Texas · EIN 82-3364992 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$20,500
Total assets$29.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $75,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama- Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Civic | $250,000 |
| Zeta Charter Schools | Bronx, NY | Civic | $250,000 |
| Caliber Foundation | Cos Cob, CT | Civic | $151,500 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | Short Hills, NJ | Civic | $98,700 |
| Crossnore School | Crossnore, NC | Civic | $75,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | Civic | $75,000 |
| University of Alabama- Tide Pride | Tuscaloosa, FL | Civic | $33,970 |
| Fairways for Freedom Inc | Riviera Beach, FL | Civic | $28,000 |
| Camp Schreiber Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Civic | $25,000 |
| Hooker County Community Foundation Inc | Mullen, NE | Civic | $25,000 |
| Goodsheperd-Homeless Support | Wilmington, NC | Civic | $20,500 |
| Paws 4 People Foundation | Wilmington, NC | Civic | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Civic | $17,850 |
| Ayn Rand Institute | Santa Ana, CA | Civic | $10,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association | New York, NY | Civic | $6,218 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Civic | $6,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Civic | $5,258 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | Civic | $5,000 |
| Sfpga Foundation & Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Civic | $4,635 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | Fort Worth, TX | Civic | $3,040 |
| New Horizons of North Texas | Dallas, TX | Civic | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,113,171 | 21 |
| 2024 | $2,633,614 | 25 |
| 2023 | $2,103,245 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602439349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3364992
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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