Harris H and Amanda P Simmons Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 84-1411937 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Symphony Utah Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Pioneer Theater Company | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Silver Creek Alliance | Picabo, ID | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Health Sciences | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Sutherland Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Byu Wheatley Institute | Provo, UT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($42,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $292,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531279349101133
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1411937
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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