The Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRiverview, Florida · EIN 59-3594418 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $11,600.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTINE HOGAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 10010 SIMMONS RANCH COURT, RIVERVIEW FL 33578 |
| Phone | 8136775667 |
| SIMMONSFOUNDATION@VERIZON.NET | |
| Form and materials | PLEASE CONTACT US TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION FORM. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED BETWEEN MAY 1ST AND JULY 1ST EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS. OTHER 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS ARE PREFERRED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Tampa, FL | Grant | $25,000 |
| Macdonald Training Center | Tampa, FL | Grant | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club-Riverview | Tampa, FL | Grant | $17,000 |
| 1 Voice Foundation | Brandon, FL | Grant | $12,500 |
| Calvary Lutheran Church | Apollo Beach, FL | Grant | $11,600 |
| American Red Cross | Tampa, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| Camp Christiana YMCA | Riverview, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of West Central Fl | Tampa, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| Hillborough Education Foundation | Tampa, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| More Health Inc | Tampa, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| New Life Village | Tampa, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| United Food Bank of Plant City | Plant City, FL | Grant | $10,000 |
| Girls of the World Inc | Apollo Beach, FL | Grant | $7,500 |
| Hillsborough County 4-H | Seffner, FL | Grant | $6,000 |
| Ruskin Historical Trust | Apollo Beach, FL | Grant | $5,000 |
| St Anne Catholic Church-Foodpantry | Ruskin, FL | Grant | $5,000 |
| Firehouse Cultural Center | Ruskin, FL | Grant | $1,000 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($332,345). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,945 | 44 |
| 2023 | $402,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532319349100823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3594418
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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