Simmons Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFarmington, Utah · EIN 13-3420599 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
6% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Children's Medical Center F | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $202,351 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol | Jackson, WY | Donation | $52,755 |
| Pioneer Theatre Company | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $50,000 |
| Utah Symphony and Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $30,000 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Women's Resource | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | Holladay, UT | Donation | $20,000 |
| American Indian Services | Provo, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Treehouse Children's Museum | Ogden, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Fourth Street Clinic | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mundi Project | Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($100,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $625,106 | 21 |
| 2022 | $863,679 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Dec 16, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543509349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3420599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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