The Simsmaes Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 68-0575207 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$34.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
34% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $1,049,960 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc (Formerly Schwab Charitable Fund) | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $555,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College (Dba Tufts University) | Somerville, MA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| 350 Org | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General purposes | $2,000 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc (Dba Doctors Without Borders USA) | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Artboston | Boston, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| LA Colaborativa | Chelsea, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | General purposes | $2,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Pathfinder International | Watertown, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts | Boston, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Rosies Place | Boston, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Sail Power and Steam Museum | Rockland, ME | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Station Maine | Rockland, ME | General purposes | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Boston, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University (Wbur) | Boston, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Beverly, MA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | General purposes | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Animal Rescue League | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Community Art Center | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Food for Free Committee Inc | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Health Story Collaborative | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | Portland, ME | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Lincoln, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Shady Hill School | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Somervillecambridge Elder Services Inc | Somerville, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,667,960 | 35 |
| 2024 | $1,425,181 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,414,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600579349100770
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0575207
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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