EIN 13-3794889

Simons Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
450
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To create strong collaborations and foster cross-pollination of ideas between investigators, as these interactions often lead to unexpected breakthroughs and new understanding.
Total revenues
$373,367,640
2022
Total expenses
$523,078,723
2022
Total assets
$4,912,204,674
2022
Num. employees
450
2022

Program areas at Simons Foundation

Flatiron institute - The flatiron institute is an in-house research division of The Simons Foundation advancing scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, theory, modeling, and simulation.
Simons Foundation autism research initiative - The Simons Foundation autism research initiative seeks to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of The highest quality and relevance.
Science, society, & culture - to provide opportunities for people to forge a connection to science whether for The first time or a lifetime. Through The initiatives, The Foundation works to inspire a feeling of awe and wonder, foster connections between people and science, and support environments that provide a sense of belonging.

Grants made by Simons Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
New York Genome Center (NYGC)New York Genome Center 2018 "new Gift"$20,000,000
Math For AmericaMfa New Pledge$19,000,000
Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryApplications of Genomics To Breast Cancer Detection, Risk Assessment and Treatment Response$3,219,463
...and 451 more grants made totalling $140,479,368

Personnel at Simons Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Euan W. Robertson, M.A., M.B.A.ExecutiveVice President and Chief Operating Officer$586,674
Marlow KeeSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer$467,354
Gerald D. Fischbach, M.D.EmeritusBoard Member$500,019
Alex LashChief Info Officer / Chief Informatics Officer$537,079
Marion GreenupVice President, Administration$361,371
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Simons Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$21,278,397
Net rental income$-4,410,473
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$346,541,700
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,905,583
Total revenues$373,367,640

Form 990s for Simons Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-11990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-12990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-15990PFView PDF
2018-122020-02-07990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
160 Fifth Ave 7th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
simonsfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(646) 654-0066
Twitter profile
@simonsfdn 
IRS details
EIN
13-3794889
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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