Simons Family Foundation the
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0537712 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$13K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$250
Total assets$332K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
79% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nehgs | Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | Washington DC, DC | General | $3,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General | $2,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera | Houston, TX | General | $1,750 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Gardiner, MT | General | $750 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | General | $250 |
| American Rivers | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection | Houston, TX | General | $250 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | General | $250 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | General | $250 |
| International Fd for Animal Welfare | Yarmouth, MA | General | $250 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| National Parks Cons Association | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | General | $250 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington DC, DC | General | $250 |
| American Patrons of St George | Glenview, KY | General | -$4,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,250 | 24 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $14,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105257
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0537712
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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