Robert Ellis Simon Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-6035905 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $53,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Mental Wellness Project | Palmdale, CA | Organization works to make mental health support more accessible. they share information in providing mental wellness at home and providing… | $54,000 |
| Watts of Power Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Their initiative is a program that addresses the social, emotional and housing needs of black male teachers-in-training. | $53,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | Culver City, CA | This organization provides support for other organizations that provides quality mental health and substance abuse services in communities… | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | This organization protects rights of young people by clearing barriers to stability and opportunity to families impacted by foster care so… | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($246,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $355,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $329,200 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6035905
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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