Also known as: Donald R & Esther Simon Foundation · Donald and Esther Simon Foundation · Simon Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 203651333) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
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In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Donald R and Esther Simon Foundation reported 41 grants totaling $613,000 to 41 organizations across 11 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $55,000 to Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | DETROIT, MI | $55,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | $50,000 |
| JSL Foundation | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $50,000 |
| Fresh AIR Society | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $40,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | DETROIT, MI | $40,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Metro Detroit | ROYAL OAK, MI | $30,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $25,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutons Co - Project Clean Slate | DETROIT, MI | $20,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 |
| The Pink Fund | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | WASHINGTON, DC | $17,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $15,000 |
| Jarc | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | PONTIAC, MI | $15,000 |
| Michigan Advocacy Program | YPSILANTI, MI | $15,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Clinic | PONTIAC, MI | $12,500 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel Inc | PORTLAND, OR | $12,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Metro Detroit | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | $10,000 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan | EAST LANSING, MI | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House | COMMERCE CHARTER TWP, MI | $10,000 |
| Michigan Science Center | DETROIT, MI | $10,000 |
| Moishe House | CHARLOTTE, NC | $10,000 |
| Smartaid | SAN MARCOS, TX | $10,000 |
| YAD Ezra | BERKLEY, MI | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Commission | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| Global Giving | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $5,000 |
| Detroit Opera | DETROIT, MI | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth EL | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $5,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Michigan | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 |
| Elite Meet | MARLBOROUGH, CT | $2,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | BALTIMORE, MD | $2,000 |
| Semper FI & America's Fund | OCEANSIDE, CA | $2,000 |
| Mission MSA | MCLEAN, VA | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation | MIAMI, FL | $1,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
