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Kathy Simon Family Foundation

Newport Beach, California  ·  EIN 272399226  ·  Private foundation

Kathy Simon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $3.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 54 individual grants from this funder — $10.3M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.7M
Total assets
54
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Kathy Simon Family Foundation funds

Kathy Simon Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, men boys, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitiesmen boysveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kathy Simon Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Scholarships to University Students
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$1.7M2025
Scholarships to University Students
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$1.5M2023
Scholarships to University Students
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$1.4M2022
Scholarships to University Students
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$1.4M2020
Scholarships to University Students
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$1.1M2018
Orange County Music and Dance Inc
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Irvine, CA$1.0M2025
Horatio Alger Association
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Alexandria, VA$702K2017
Scholarships to University Students
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$262K2017
Pacific Symphony
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
Irvine, CA$200K2023
Scholarships to High School Student
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$112K2017
Chapman University
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Orange, CA$110K2025
Scholarships to High School Student
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$86K2023
Community Service Project Hope Alliance
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Costa Mesa, CA$75K2025
Young Lives Redeemed
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Fullerton, CA$75K2025
Scholarships to High School Student
TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
San Clemente, CA$57K2018

Kathy Simon Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2018$1.1M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.8M
2025$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Kathy Simon Family Foundation

From Kathy Simon Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE REFER TO WWW.SIMONFAMILYFOUNDATION.NET FOR DETAILS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at simonscholars.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kathy Simon Family Foundation

Does Kathy Simon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Kathy Simon Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Kathy Simon Family Foundation fund?
Kathy Simon Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Scholarships to University Students, Scholarships to University Students, Scholarships to University Students. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kathy Simon Family Foundation give in grants?
Kathy Simon Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.3M over 54 grants.
Where is Kathy Simon Family Foundation located?
Kathy Simon Family Foundation is based in Newport Beach, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272399226.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kathy Simon Family Foundation'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 Kathy Simon Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.