Ec Simmons III Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6579684 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$840K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | General operating funds | $75,000 |
| City Academy | St Paul, MN | General operating funds | $60,000 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $55,000 |
| Municipal Theatre Association | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Washington University | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General operating funds | $50,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation | Clayton, MO | General operating funds | $40,000 |
| Saint Louis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | General operating funds | $40,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | Des Moines, IA | General operating funds | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Torrington, CT | General operating funds | $40,000 |
| Center of Creative Arts | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Pga Reach Gateway Foundation | Frisco, TX | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| The Backstoppers Inc | Brentwood, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Saint Louis Children's Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Food Outreach | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Missouri Veterans Endeavor | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Saint Louis Art Museum | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Churchhill Center and School | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
| Paraquad Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating funds | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $840,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $770,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $602,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102820
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6579684
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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