Elwood and Carol Simon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBingham Farms, Michigan · EIN 20-3934918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$91K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$583K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Society for Technion | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support education | $24,000 |
| Fidf Michigan Chapter | Walled Lake, MI | To support israel defense forces | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support families in need of financial assistance | $8,000 |
| The Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | To support veterans in need | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | Ranson, WV | To support children with health issues | $3,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Farmington Hills, MI | To support education on the holocaust | $2,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | To support veterans | $2,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | To support veterans | $2,000 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | New York, NY | To support u.s. military victims of trauma | $2,000 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | New York, NY | To support the safety and security of the jewish community | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support research and care for children with cancer | $2,000 |
| The Lawfare Project Inc | New York, NY | To support the civil and human rights of the jewish community | $2,000 |
| The Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | To support and provide assistance to the navy and their families | $2,000 |
| The Pat Tillman Foundation | Chicago, IL | To support veterans and families for their education | $2,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Berkley, MI | To provide food to feed the hungry | $2,000 |
| Chaldean Community Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | To support families in need in the community | $1,500 |
| Lollipop Theater Network Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To support children with critical illnesses | $1,500 |
| Gesher Human Services | Southfield, MI | To provide community vocational services and adult disability services | $1,250 |
| Camp Mak - a - Dream | Royal Oak, MI | To support a cost free camp for children and young adults | $1,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | W Bloomfield, MI | Assist with hospice care | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To support children with cancer | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Mi | Brighton, MI | To support children with cancer/critical illnesses | $1,000 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | Pontiac, MI | To support animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation | Bingham Farms, MI | To support people with parkinson's disease | $1,000 |
| Ricki Berlin Scholarship Fund | Birmingham, MI | To support scholarship funds to people in need | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To provide support to the homeless | $1,000 |
| Chabad Center at University of Colorado | Boulder, CO | To support education | $1,000 |
| Cots | Detroit, MI | To support families in need of shelter/food | $750 |
| Cancer Thrivers Network for Jewish Women | W Bloomfield, MI | To support women with cancer | $500 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | Royal Oak, MI | To support the community for victims of cancer | $500 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | To support children in need | $500 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | To support children with cleft palates | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $98,750 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3934918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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