The Morton a & Phyllis Simon Foundation
Invitation OnlyMaplewood, New Jersey · EIN 22-3010423 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4,000
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$100
Total assets$145K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $145.
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
92% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Tampa, FL | To further donee's exempt purpose | $400 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $200 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $200 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $150 |
| Operation Smile Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $150 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $150 |
| Als | Arlington, VA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $145 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House New York | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $105 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| American Committee of Weitzmann Institute | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| American Kidney Fund | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| Cancer Care | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| Hillel | Washington, DC | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs | Sherman Oaks, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| The Valerie Fund | Maplewood, NJ | To further donee's exempt purpose | $100 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| Jewish Foundation for Righteous | West Orange, NJ | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| The Colonial Williamburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To further donee's exempt purpose | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $7,450 | 19 |
| 2022 | $10,485 | 28 |
| 2020 | $9,420 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642539349100739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3010423
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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