Simms Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 88-0436320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$46K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$323K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,114.
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
41% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Pbs Ch 10 | Las Vegas, NV | Public education television | $22,738 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | End of life care | $2,000 |
| Wagging Tails Rescue | Las Vegas, NV | Rescue of animals | $2,000 |
| Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Save animals from euthanasia | $1,114 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | Raise awareness for brain disorders | $1,000 |
| Spohnc | Locust Valley, NY | Provide funds for head & neck cancer | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Pediatric research center | $1,000 |
| You Gotta Love Them | Las Vegas, NV | Animal and bird rescue | $1,000 |
| A Home 4 Spot | Las Vegas, NV | Dog rescue | $500 |
| Bugles Across America | Berwyn, IL | Buglers for veteran | $500 |
| Camp Ronald Mcdonald for the Good T | Los Angeles, CA | Support children with cancer | $500 |
| Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | Support life-affirming pregnancy cli | $500 |
| Hearts Alive Village Horse Rescue | Las Vegas, NV | Horse rescue | $500 |
| Vegas Stronger | Las Vegas, NV | Drug & alcohol support & counselling | $500 |
| Hero School | Las Vegas, NV | Train homeless | $500 |
| Beagles and Buddies | Apple Valley, CA | Dog rescue | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,852 | 17 |
| 2023 | $40,868 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542819349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0436320
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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