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Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc

Westlake Village, California  ·  EIN 465575133  ·  Private foundation

Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Westlake Village, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $5.1M in grants paid and $260.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 219 individual grants from this funder — $62.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$5.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$260.2M
Total assets
219
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc funds

Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Community ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationjustice involvedlgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Los Angeles, CA$3.5M2024
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$3.5M2022
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$3.4M2022
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Los Angeles, CA$2.8M2024
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$2.4M2017
The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$2.1M2018
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$1.4M2020
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
TO SUPPORT THE SAM SIMON ANIMAL RESCUE FUND, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING.
Norfolk, VA$1.4M2023
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
TO SUPPORT THE SAM SIMON ANIMAL RESCUE FUND, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING.
Norfolk, VA$1.3M2022
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$1.3M2019
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
TO SUPPORT THE SAM SIMON ANIMAL RESCUE FUND, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS, EMPATHY BUILDING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING.
Norfolk, VA$1.0M2019
The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE GRANTEE.
Westlake Village, CA$1.0M2017
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
TO SUPPORT THE SAM SIMON ANIMAL RESCUE FUND, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS, EMPATHY BUILDING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING.
Norfolk, VA$1.0M2017
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
TO SUPPORT THE SAM SIMON ANIMAL RESCUE FUND, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING.
Norfolk, VA$1.0M2020
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
TO SUPPORT THE SAM SIMON ANIMAL RESCUE FUND, CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS, EMPATHY BUILDING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING.
Norfolk, VA$1.0M2018

Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.3M
2018$4.5M
2019$4.0M
2020$5.1M
2022$15.8M
2023$10.2M
2024$17.1M

How to apply for funding from Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc

Sam Simon Charitable Giving 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. You can review the foundation directly at sscgf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc

Does Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Sam Simon Charitable Giving 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 Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc fund?
Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation, The Sam Simon Feeding Families Foundation, The Sam Simon Charitable Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc give in grants?
Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $62.0M over 219 grants.
Where is Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc located?
Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc is based in Westlake Village, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 465575133.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sam Simon Charitable Giving 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 Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.