David J Simon Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 46-1619656 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
57% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Aged | New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Help USA Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Melanoma Research Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Our House | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Brazil Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,182 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | Foxborough, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Muhlenberg College | Allentown, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fairplay Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fairplay Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,182 | 14 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102863
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1619656
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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