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 indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, men boys, veterans, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarships to University Students TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | San Clemente, CA | $1.7M | 2025 |
| Scholarships to University Students TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | San Clemente, CA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Scholarships to University Students TO FURTHER DONEE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | San Clemente, CA | $1.4M | 2022 |
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:
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. Example recipients include Scholarships to University Students. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Kathy Simon Family Foundation give in grants?
- Kathy Simon Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in an indexed 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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