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Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana  ·  EIN 462577284  ·  Private foundation

Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $696K in grants paid and $8.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 79 individual grants from this funder — $4.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$696K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$8.0M
Total assets
79
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc funds

Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, older adults.

childrenfamiliesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
American Friends of the Hebrew University
TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND CAPITAL SUPPORT TO THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
New York, NY$500K2018
Brentwood School
OPERATIONS
Los Angeles, CA$265K2017
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc
TO PROMOTE ANIMAL CONSERVATION; CONTRIBUTION IN HONOR OF SPIKE & FRIENDS
Indianapolis, IN$250K2024
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ER RECONSTRUCTION & EMERGENCY, TRAUMA & CRITICAL CARE SERVICES
Santa Barbara, CA$206K2019
American Friends of the Hebrew University
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH PROJECT ON HARRY S TRUMAN AT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
New York, NY$200K2022
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ER RECONSTRUCTION
Santa Barbara, CA$200K2022
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ER RECONSTRUCTION
Santa Barbara, CA$200K2020
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF SANTA BARBARA COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Santa Barbara, CA$200K2023
Brentwood School
TO EDUCATE STUDENTS
Los Angeles, CA$165K2019
Brentwood School
TO EDUCATE STUDENTS
Los Angeles, CA$115K2020
Unity Shoppe Inc
TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND ELDERLY IN NEED WHILE ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE
Santa Barbara, CA$100K2020
American Friends of the Hebrew University
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH PROJECT ON HARRY S TRUMAN AT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
New York, NY$100K2020
Santa Barbara City College Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TUITION AND OTHER RELATED EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS OF SBCC
Santa Barbara, CA$100K2020
Santa Barbara City College Foundation
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TUITION AND OTHER RELATED EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS OF SBCC
Santa Barbara, CA$100K2019
American Friends of the Hebrew University
TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND CAPITAL SUPPORT TO THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
New York, NY$100K2019

Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$456K
2018$765K
2019$811K
2020$696K
2022$567K
2023$528K
2024$626K

How to apply for funding from Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc

Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc

Does Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc fund?
Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include American Friends of the Hebrew University, Brentwood School, Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc give in grants?
Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc reported $696K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 79 grants.
Where is Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc located?
Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 462577284.
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About this profile. This page is built from Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Herbert & Bui Simon Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.