The Simson Foundation
Invitation OnlyBexley, Ohio · EIN 26-3505303 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$38K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$100
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25 and $100.
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
52% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | General purpose | $36,058 |
| Wosu Public Media | Columbus, OH | General purpose | $750 |
| Augusta Chiwy Foundation | Westerville, OH | General purpose | $250 |
| Columbus School for Girls | Columbus, OH | General purpose | $100 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | General purpose | $100 |
| Columbus Academy | Gahanna, OH | General purpose | $100 |
| Trees for Bexley | Bexley, OH | General purpose | $100 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | General purpose | $100 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General purpose | $100 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $50 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | General purpose | $50 |
| Junior League of Columbus | Columbus, OH | General purpose | $48 |
| Four Paws Usa- Humane Society of the US | Boston, MA | General purpose | $25 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General purpose | $25 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $25 |
| Mid Ohio Fund Collective | Grove City, OH | General purpose | $25 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | General purpose | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,931 | 17 |
| 2023 | $3,015 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202510869349101486
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3505303
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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