The Simmsmann Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 31-1812498 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,800 and $45,000.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Medical | $1,393,656 |
| Academy Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Educational | $1,000,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | West Hills, CA | Civic | $140,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | Civic | $45,000 |
| Windward School | Los Angeles, CA | Educational | $25,005 |
| De Toledo High School | West Hills, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| End Well Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Educational | $25,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen Inc | Aspen, CO | Educational | $25,000 |
| America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Educational | $20,400 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | New York, NY | Educational | $18,800 |
| American Friends of Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | New York, NY | Civic | $18,000 |
| Cancer Support Center Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Civic | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Educational | $2,000 |
The return also lists 40 grants to individuals ($400,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,142,861 | 53 |
| 2023 | $3,253,585 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523199349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1812498
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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