Harold Simmons Foundation Inc
EIN 752222091 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$32.2M
57 grants · $6.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $35K–$150K
grant size
10%
transactional · 5/51 multi-year
repeat
$10.1M
Assets (2024)
51
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
LISA K SIMMONS
Phone
(972) 233-1700
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
No Set Form Considered on a case by case basis
Restrictions
Must be a 501(c)3 Organization
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5.0M | $5.0M | $9.4M | 5 |
| 2022 | $7.5M | $9.0M | $7.6M | 12 |
| 2023 | $10.8M | $9.5M | $7.8M | 28 |
| 2024 | $8.8M | $10.1M | $7.8M | 12 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 57 grants on record
Minimum
$15K
25th Pctl
$35K
Median
$75K
Average
$564K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$7.2M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
82.5% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 7 states
$30.6M across
47 grants
3 of 254 counties
Top 3 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Travis
- 3 Tarrant
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (57 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment for Part XIV Line 3a | See Part XIV Line a, TX | $7,227,500 | See Attachment for Part XIV, Line 3a | 2024 |
| See Attachment for Part XIV Line 3a | See Part XIV Line a, TX | $7,162,500 | See Attachment for Part XIV, Line 3a | 2023 |
| See Attachment For Part XIV Line 3a | See Part XIV Line a, TX | $6,538,500 | See Attachment For Part XIV | 2022 |
| See Attachment For Part XV Line 3a | See Part XV Line a, TX | $3,803,840 | See Attachment For Part XV | 2020 |
| United to Learn | Dallas, TX | $1,000,000 | To support the three year expansion. | 2023 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | $825,000 | To Support Performing Arts Center | 2020 |
| Uplift Education | Dallas, TX | $660,000 | To provide capital support for the new Pre-K wing at Uplift Gradus Lower School. | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service | Dallas, TX | $660,000 | To support expansion. | 2024 |
| Transition Resource Action Center | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | To provide support for general operations during the transition to become a separate nonprofit organization. | 2023 |
| University of Texas at Arlington -Social Work | Arlington, TX | $330,000 | To establish the Serena Simmons Connelly Memorial Endowed Graduate Fellowship. | 2024 |
| Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | Fund Safer Students, Stronger Schools Initiative | 2020 |
| Texas Appleseed | Austin, TX | $200,000 | To provide general operating funds. | 2022 |
| Dallas College Foundation | Dallas, TX | $200,000 | To provide support for the new Case Management Studio at Dallas College. | 2023 |
| The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute | Dallas, TX | $175,000 | To support the Disrupting the School-Justice Pathways Expansion Project. | 2023 |
| The Family Place | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | To cover general operations. | 2022 |
| Tex Protects | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | To support general operating expenses. | 2024 |
| National Center For Montessori in the Public Sectr | W Hartford, CT | $125,000 | Unrestricted Funds To Support Institutional Development | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund | Chicago, IL | $125,000 | These funds are designated for operations, including an expansion of Digital Campaigns to the Dallas area. | 2024 |
| The Texas Tribune | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | To support journalism, data and events. | 2022 |
| Project Unloaded | Washington, DC | $100,000 | To fund general operations. | 2022 |
| Every Texan | Austin, TX | $100,000 | To provide general support. | 2023 |
| Teach For America DallasFort Worth | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | To recruit and develop new teachers and provide development to alumni. | 2023 |
| Duke University Law School | Durham, NC | $100,000 | For the operations of the Duke Center for Firearms Law. | 2023 |
| Momentous Institute | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | To support continued programming and research efforts. | 2023 |
| ScholarShot | Dallas, TX | $80,000 | To support Academic Management budget. | 2023 |
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