Joyce and Charles Simmons Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyFarmington Hills, Michigan · EIN 27-0339430 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$120K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $33,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Academy Foundation | Livonia, MI | Educational | $80,000 |
| First Church of Christ | Boston, MA | Religious | $33,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Birmingham | Birmingham, MI | Religious | $3,000 |
| The Christian Science Association of the Pupils of J Thomas Black Csb | Chestnut Hill, MA | Religious | $3,000 |
| Tau Beta Pi Association | Knoxville, TN | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523049349101107
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0339430
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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