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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-6035906

Lucille Ellis Simon Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Monica, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 90 grants and $515,500 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

    $515,500

    Grants listed
    90
    Assets, end of year
    $12,229,997

  • Tax year 2023

    $503,000

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $11,366,671

  • Tax year 2022

    $495,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $10,323,363

  • Tax year 2021

    $577,500

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $11,927,232

  • Tax year 2020

    $376,500

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $10,843,547

  • Tax year 2019

    $449,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $10,285,054

  • Tax year 2018

    $438,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $9,286,055

Grants paid in 2024

90 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Brazil FoundationNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $70,000
  2. Museum Associates - LacmaLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $50,000
  3. United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $25,000
  4. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $20,000
  5. Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $18,000
  6. Braille Institute of AmericaLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $16,000
  7. Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $15,000
  8. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (WHC)Los Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  9. Shelter Partnership IncLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  10. The Music CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $10,000
  11. Jewish National Fund IncRockville Ctr, NY

    Charitable

    $8,000
  12. PBS FoundationArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $8,000
  13. The UCLA - Center for Jewish StudiesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $8,000
  14. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $7,500
  15. Didi Hirsch Psychiatric ServiceCulver City, CA

    Charitable

    $7,500
  16. Amanecer Community Counseling ServiceLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $7,000
  17. Venice Family ClinicVenice, CA

    Charitable

    $6,000
  18. Wayfinder Family ServicesView Park, CA

    Charitable

    $6,000
  19. Americans for Peace Now IncWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  20. Brown UniversityProvidence, RI

    Charitable

    $5,000
  21. Chapman UniversityOrange, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  22. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  23. Jewish Federation Council of Greater LALos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  24. Kenyon CollegeGambier, OH

    Charitable

    $5,000
  25. Leysin American SchoolDania Beach, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  26. National Public Radio IncWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  27. Para Los NinosLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  28. Planned Parenthood Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  29. Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT

    Charitable

    $5,000
  30. Seeds of Peace IncWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  31. Southern Poverty Law Center IncMontgomery, AL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  32. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  33. UCLA FoundationPasadena, CA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  34. Rainforest Action NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    Charitable

    $4,000
  35. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $3,500
  36. Women Against Gun ViolenceLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,500
  37. 350ORGWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $3,000
  38. Armand Hammer Museum -Art & Culture CNTRLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  39. Arttable IncNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $3,000
  40. Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ

    Charitable

    $3,000
  41. Center for Restorative Justice WorksMontebello, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  42. Create NoworgLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  43. Extraordinary FamiliesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  44. Heal the BaySanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  45. Howling for WolvesHopkins, MN

    Charitable

    $3,000
  46. Jenesse Center IncLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  47. John Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Charitable

    $3,000
  48. Leo Baeck TempleLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  49. Moca - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  50. National Alliance on Mental IllnessArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  51. Pacific ClinicsPasadena, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  52. Peace Over ViolenceLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  53. Public Communicators IncDenver, CO

    Charitable

    $3,000
  54. Confluence RisingLong Beach, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  55. The National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $3,000
  56. The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  57. United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $3,000
  58. Wellnest Emotional Health & WellnessLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $3,000
  59. Yellowstone Park FoundationBozeman, MT

    Charitable

    $3,000
  60. American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $2,500
  61. ClarematrixSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  62. Greater Los Angeles Zoo AssociationGlendale, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  63. Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer RSCHWest Hollywood, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  64. Lange FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  65. University of Southern California - KuscLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  66. Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  67. Zoological Society of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  68. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  69. Constitutional Rights FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  70. Dolphin Communication ProjectPort St Lucie, FL

    Charitable

    $2,000
  71. Institute for RSRCH on Pres ElectionsLos Altos, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  72. Jewish Voice for PeaceBerkeley, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  73. Library Foundation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  74. Make A Wish AmericaPhoenix, AZ

    Charitable

    $2,000
  75. NAACP Legal Defense & Educational FundNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $2,000
  76. Policy Research IncTroy, NY

    Charitable

    $2,000
  77. San Lorenzo Valley Youth CouncilBen Lomond, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  78. Upward Bound HouseSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  79. A Window Between WorldsLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  80. Camp Kesem NationalCovina, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  81. Holocaust Museum Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  82. Ahead with Horses IncShadow Hills, CA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  83. Santa Monica High SchoolSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  84. United Animal NationsSacramento, CA

    Charitable

    $1,500
  85. Carlthorp SchoolSanta Monica, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  86. Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  87. Open Paths Conseling CNTRInglewood, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  88. The Blind Children's Center IncLos Angeles, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  89. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $1,000
  90. The Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    Charitable

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. International aid6 grants $118,00032% of the total
  2. Human services10 grants $44,50012% of the total
  3. Civil rights4 grants $33,0009% of the total
  4. Animals6 grants $28,0008% of the total
  5. Arts and culture5 grants $28,0008% of the total
  6. Public affairs2 grants $21,0006% of the total
  7. 11 other causes25 grants $97,50026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California58 grants $277,000
  2. New York10 grants $145,000
  3. District of Columbia7 grants $37,500
  4. Virginia3 grants $14,000
  5. Florida2 grants $7,000
  6. Alabama1 grant $5,000
  7. Arizona2 grants $5,000
  8. Ohio1 grant $5,000
  9. Rhode Island1 grant $5,000
  10. Colorado1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Pamela Simon JensenPRES/DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Eric SimonVICE PRES/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Douglas SimonSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • William E GreaneyTREASURER Hours 0.1Pay $0

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