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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 27-2931165

The Simmons Foundation

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 33 grants and $515,309 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $515,309

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $11,194,826

  • Tax year 2023

    $220,403

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $11,071,424

  • Tax year 2022

    $174,280

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $9,866,187

  • Tax year 2021

    $165,000

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $1,017,084

  • Tax year 2020

    $185,000

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $1,098,994

  • Tax year 2019

    $225,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $1,280,366

  • Tax year 2018

    $271,500

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $1,502,338

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. L'arche AtlantaDecatur, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $75,000
  2. Atlanta Classical AcademyAtlanta, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $75,000
  3. Pace AcademyAtlanta, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $50,000
  4. Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $50,000
  5. Warner VillageDenver, CO

    501(c)(3) support

    $45,000
  6. Theatrical OutfitAtlanta, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $25,000
  7. Westminster Presbyterian ChurchAtlanta, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $22,000
  8. Colorado Hosting Asylum NetworkLittleton, CO

    501(c)(3) support

    $20,000
  9. Among the LeastPagosa Springs, CO

    501(c)(3) support

    $20,000
  10. Akola AcademyDallas, TX

    501(c)(3) support

    $15,000
  11. Hay Adams Giving FundWashington, DC

    501(c)(3) support

    $10,000
  12. Denver Institute for Faith & WorkCentennial, CO

    501(c)(3) support

    $10,000
  13. Foundation for A Course in MiraclesHenderson, NV

    501(c)(3) support

    $10,000
  14. Alcoholics AnonymousNew York, NY

    501(c)(3) support

    $10,000
  15. Experience RealityDurham, NC

    501(c)(3) support

    $10,000
  16. The School of Lost BordersBig Pine, CA

    501(c)(3) support

    $8,500
  17. Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NM

    501(c)(3) support

    $6,500
  18. Meyer CenterGreenville, SC

    501(c)(3) support

    $6,195
  19. The Santa Fe SymphonySanta Fe, NM

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,500
  20. Church of the AscensionDenver, CO

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  21. Parent Teacher AssociationAlexandria, VA

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  22. Hearts Set FreeYukon, OK

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  23. Youth WorksSanta Fe, NM

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  24. Santa Fe International LiterarySanta Fe, NM

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  25. Foothill's Trail ConservancyGreenville, SC

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  26. Greenville's GiftGreenville, SC

    501(c)(3) support

    $5,000
  27. Vail Valley FoundationAvon, CO

    501(c)(3) support

    $3,000
  28. Cancer Society of GreenvilleGreenville, SC

    501(c)(3) support

    $1,500
  29. JDRFGreenville, SC

    501(c)(3) support

    $540
  30. Hogs for the CauseNew Orleans, LA

    501(c)(3) support

    $500
  31. Unashay Grief SanctuaryAbiquiu, NM

    501(c)(3) support

    $500
  32. Greenville Little LeagueGreenville, SC

    501(c)(3) support

    $500
  33. Charity From K-1Atlanta, GA

    501(c)(3) support

    $74

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $133,50057% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $36,50016% of the total
  3. Human services2 grants $20,0009% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $20,0009% of the total
  5. Religion2 grants $20,0009% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $3,0001% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $500<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia7 grants $297,074
  2. Colorado6 grants $103,000
  3. New Mexico5 grants $22,500
  4. South Carolina6 grants $18,735
  5. Texas1 grant $15,000
  6. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
  7. North Carolina1 grant $10,000
  8. Nevada1 grant $10,000
  9. New York1 grant $10,000
  10. California1 grant $8,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • G McKittrick SimmonsTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Gregory LemosTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Kristin FergusonTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Karen HebertTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Sarah MatthewsTRUSTEE Hours 0.25Pay $0

The return

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