The Simon Bros Family Fdtn
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 52-6839797 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$326K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $80,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | General | $100,000 |
| New Visions for Public Schools | New York, NY | General | $80,000 |
| Edvestors | Boston, MA | General | $80,000 |
| Margarita Muniz Academy Foundation | Jamaica Plain, MA | General | $30,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools Inc | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| The Boston Educational Development Foundation Inc | Roxbury, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Steps to Success Inc | Brookline Village, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $195,400 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513099349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6839797
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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