Simeon and Jean H Locke Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoynton Beach, Florida · EIN 82-6769843 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$587K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | R AXELROD |
|---|---|
| Address | 454 SECOND ST, BROOKLYN NY 11215 |
| Phone | 7189653024 |
| INQUIRIES@JLOCKFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | SEE WEBSITE |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Tides Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Center for Common Ground | Ladysmith, VA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Fulfill charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Biobus | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Classroom Central | Charlotte, NC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Project Drawdown | San Francisco, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Summer on the Hill | Bronx, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Trust for Learning | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Beaver Institute | Southhampton, MA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Beyond Plastics | Bennington, VT | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Climate Realty Project | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | Cincinnati, OH | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Ecochallenge | Portland, OR | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Oil & Gas Action Network | Berkeley, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Prep for Prep | NY, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Working With the Schools | Chicago, IL | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Zero to Three | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Literacy Lab | Washington, DC | Fulfill charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Publicolor | New York, NY | Fulfill charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Donors Chooseorg | Philadelphia, PA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Precious Dreams Foundation | St Louis, MO | Fulfill charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Talking Talons | Cedar Crest, NM | Fulfill charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Davidson Institute | Reno, NV | Fulfill charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Empowerment Works | Santa Barbara, CA | Fulfill charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $587,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $542,100 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102860
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6769843
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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