The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable
Carbondale, Colorado · EIN 352049367 · Private foundation
The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable is a private foundation based in Carbondale, Colorado. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.8M in grants paid and $12.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 28 individual grants from this funder — $6.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable funds
The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care, k-12 education, mental health.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Institute GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2018 |
| UCLA Foundation TO SUPPORT UCLA DIVISION OF DIGESTIVE DISEASES | Pasadena, CA | $1.0M | 2024 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable
The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at brensimonfoundation.com.
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Frequently asked questions about The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable
- Does The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable accept grant applications?
- The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable fund?
- The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Aspen Institute, UCLA Foundation, The Aspen Institute Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable give in grants?
- The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 28 grants.
- Where is The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable located?
- The Melvin and Bren Simon Charitable is based in Carbondale, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 352049367.
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