Symonds Foundation
Invitation OnlyMoorpark, California · EIN 23-7223088 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,250.
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
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dystonia Medical Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Calvary Community Church | Westlake Village, CA | General operating budget | $9,000 |
| Friends in Deed | Pasadena, CA | General operating budget | $6,500 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General operating budget | $4,250 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General operating budget | $4,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | New York, NY | General operating budget | $3,750 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Pasadena, CA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Cancer Support Community - Vvsb | Westlake Village, CA | General operating budget | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | General operating budget | $1,750 |
| Volunteer League Sf Valley | Van Nuys, CA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Children's Learning Center | Jackson, WY | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Teton Literacy Center | Jackson, WY | General operating budget | $500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($34,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542599349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7223088
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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