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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-5575133

Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 56 grants and $17.1 million 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

    $17,088,000

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $283,825,039

  • Tax year 2023

    $10,217,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $275,982,407

  • Tax year 2022

    $15,807,000

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $273,015,487

  • Tax year 2021

    $9,177,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $290,692,369

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,055,070

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $260,206,954

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,020,000

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $192,132,561

  • Tax year 2018

    $4,475,000

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $176,182,410

Grants paid in 2024

56 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Sam Simon Feeding Families FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To support the ongoing charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities of the grantee.

    $3,500,000
  2. The Sam Simon Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    To support the ongoing charitable, scientific, literary, or educational activities of the grantee.

    $2,774,000
  3. People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsNorfolk, VA

    To support the sam simon animal rescue fund, cruelty investigations and interventions, and organizational capacity building.

    $1,000,000
  4. Para Los NinosLos Angeles, CA

    To support para los ninos early education program.

    $600,000
  5. Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CA

    To support food forward's core programming.

    $580,000
  6. Homeless Health Care Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To support THE STREET OUTREACH AND INTEGRATION PROGRAM.

    $500,000
  7. Save the Chimps IncFort Pierce, FL

    To support the emergency rescue and care for chimpanzees.

    $500,000
  8. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To support the aging in place program.

    $450,000
  9. KIPP Socal Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CA

    TO SUPPORT creating joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with skills and confidence they need to pursue their paths.

    $450,000
  10. Mercy for Animals IncLos Angeles, CA

    To support investigations unit.

    $400,000
  11. Kedren Community Health Center IncLos Angeles, CA

    To support the ab109 program.

    $375,000
  12. PEOPLE CONCERN incLos Angeles, CA

    To support interim housing and wellness.

    $350,000
  13. Chrysalis Center IncHartford, CT

    To support providing services to assist people in need to transform their lives.

    $300,000
  14. Center for Orangutan & Chimpanzee Conservation IncWauchula, FL

    To support care for the apes at the sanctuary.

    $300,000
  15. The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO

    To provide general operating support.

    $300,000
  16. Shoes That FitClaremont, CA

    To support the purchase of shoes for distribution to children in need.

    $300,000
  17. UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS dba redroverSacramento, CA

    To support the redrover safe housing pilot program.

    $300,000
  18. Bet TzedekLos Angeles, CA

    To support the eviction defense project.

    $250,000
  19. COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE community developmentLos Angeles, CA

    To support the launching successful youth workforce through stable housing support.

    $250,000
  20. Swipe Out HungerCovina, CA

    To support swipe's programs addressing hunger and food insecurity on college campuses.

    $245,000
  21. Chimp Haven IncKeithville, LA

    To provide funding for the transport and care of the animals.

    $240,000
  22. Public CounselLos Angeles, CA

    To support the eviction prevention and housing instability program.

    $235,000
  23. Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA

    To support medical and general care of animals.

    $225,000
  24. Assistance League of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $200,000
  25. Los Angeles Youth NetworkLos Angeles, CA

    TO support empowering young people and end homelessness.

    $200,000
  26. NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES CountyGlendale, CA

    To support the housing and eviction defense program.

    $200,000
  27. SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH incvenice, CA

    To support the emergency and transitional housing program.

    $160,000
  28. Karsh Family Social Service Center IncLos Angeles, CA

    To support volunteer engagement staff at the karsh center west.

    $150,000
  29. A Community of FriendsLos Angeles, CA

    To support the professional development program.

    $150,000
  30. Ready to SucceedLos Angeles, CA

    To support the expansion of the foster youth career accelerator program.

    $150,000
  31. Many MansionsThousand Oaks, CA

    TO SUPPORT THE community SERVICES PROGRAM.

    $150,000
  32. Community Partners FBO Stepping Forward LALos Angeles, CA

    To support the stepping forward la app.

    $135,000
  33. A Sense of HomeHawthorne, CA

    TO SUPPORT providing home for foster youth.

    $130,000
  34. Harvest Home IncSanta Monica, CA

    To support the operations of the pico home.

    $125,000
  35. Marine Mammal Care CenterSan pedro, CA

    TO SUPPORT Ocean Conservation through marine animal rehabilitation, education, and research.

    $125,000
  36. Wildlife SosSalt Lake City, UT

    To support protecting wildlife.

    $124,000
  37. Westside Family Health CenterCulver City, CA

    TO support THE FAMILY PRACTICE PROGRAM.

    $100,000
  38. Didi Hirsch Psychiatric ServiceCulver City, CA

    To support the residential treatment centers.

    $100,000
  39. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA IncLaguna Hills, CA

    To support the orphan's project.

    $100,000
  40. CAL STATE FULLERTON PHILANTHROPIC FoundationFullerton, CA

    To support basic needs scholarships for project rebound participants.

    $90,000
  41. Noho Home AllianceN Hollywood, CA

    TO SUPPORT providing meals for homeless.

    $50,000
  42. The Whale Sanctuary ProjectWashington, DC

    To provide general operating support.

    $50,000
  43. American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NY

    To support relief efforts in israel.

    $25,000
  44. Better Angels United IncLos Angeles, CA

    TO SUPPORT tackling and confronting homelessness

    $25,000
  45. El Nido Family CentersLos Angeles, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $25,000
  46. Pitzer CollegeClaremont, CA

    To provide financial assistance to formerly incarcerated students and students at risk or facing housing insecurity while pursuing a bachelor's degree at pitzer college.

    $25,000
  47. Interface Children Family ServicesCamarillo, CA

    To support MENTAL HEALTH AND TRAUMA TREATMENT PROGRAM.

    $10,000
  48. Step Up TutoringSanta Monica, CA

    To provide general operating support.

    $10,000
  49. Catholic Charities of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    TO support MOORPARK PANTRY PLUS.

    $10,000
  50. Martha's Village and Kitchen IncIndio, CA

    TO SUPPORT transforming the lives of the impoverished and homeless.

    $10,000
  51. TEACH FOR AMERICA incNew York, NY

    To provide general operating support.

    $10,000
  52. Ahead with Horses IncShadow Hills, CA

    TO SUPPORT providing therapeutic developmental riding for Disabled and related experiences with horses.

    $5,000
  53. Jewish Free Loan AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    TO SUPPORT providing loans to families who may not qualify for normal lending.

    $5,000
  54. The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NY

    To provide general operating support.

    $5,000
  55. Style Her Empowered IncBoise, ID

    To support creating substantial education and employement opportunities for girls and women.

    $5,000
  56. TREVOR PROJECT incW Hollywood, CA

    To support ending suicide among LGBTQ youth.

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $3,590,00029% of the total
  2. Human services16 grants $3,355,00027% of the total
  3. Animals10 grants $3,239,00026% of the total
  4. Education7 grants $655,0005% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $580,0005% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter2 grants $300,0002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes7 grants $720,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California44 grants $14,229,000
  2. Virginia1 grant $1,000,000
  3. Florida2 grants $800,000
  4. Colorado1 grant $300,000
  5. Connecticut1 grant $300,000
  6. Louisiana1 grant $240,000
  7. Utah2 grants $174,000
  8. New York3 grants $40,000
  9. Idaho1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Julie MillerPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 11Pay $371,698
  • Robin PauleSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Stephanie WilkinsonTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Stephen DavisDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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