The Simon Family Foundation
Glencoe, Illinois · EIN 364325958 · Private foundation
The Simon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Glencoe, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $5.9M in giving and $59.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 310 individual grants from this funder — $27.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Simon Family Foundation funds
The Simon Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Chicago Food Depository TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $400K | 2024 |
| Timeline Theatre Company TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Chicago, IL | $370K | 2024 |
| Donorschoose Org EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $350K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Simon Family Foundation
The Simon Family Foundation'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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Simon Family Foundation
- Does The Simon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Simon Family Foundation'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 Simon Family Foundation fund?
- The Simon Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Greater Chicago Food Depository, Timeline Theatre Company, Donorschoose Org. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Simon Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Simon Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $5.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.3M over 310 grants.
- Where is The Simon Family Foundation located?
- The Simon Family Foundation is based in Glencoe, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364325958.
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