The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 59-2757208 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$22.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,029 and $10,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | Charitable | $2,400,000 |
| Hermanos de LA Calle | Key Biscayne, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Chabad House on Wheels | Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,400 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Sholom | Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $8,600 |
| Subtropical Affairs Inc | Miami, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Mercy Missionary Baptist Church | Miami, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| The Eileen Youtie Foundation | Aventura, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Matthew Marks Gallery | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,029 |
| Mother of God Chaldean Catholic Church | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bike to the Beach Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,468,529 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,267,241 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349104003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2757208
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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