Simson First Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-0935291
Foundation Overview
Based in Columbus, OH, Simson First Foundation has awarded 309 grants totaling $304,773 to organizations in California, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $20,575, with a median award of $500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$304,773
Total Assets
$97,604
Median Grant (all grants)
$500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$500
% Median Grant Growth
+233%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 39%
24 of 62 recipients (39%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Florida
Grants are geographically diversified with 33% in Florida and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Florida, funding concentrates in St Petersburg (42%), Tampa (14%), Orlando (11%).
Funding Trajectory
+280%
Strong 280% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Simson First Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Museum Of Natural History | $124 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Bais Avrohom | $1,125 | Beachwood, OH, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society Inc | $125 | Cardington, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $20,575 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Eckerd College | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory & Garden | $523 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Friends Of Goodale Park | $535 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Greater Cols Arts Council | $800 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Tampa Bay | $100 | Largo, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $82 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Olde Town East Neighborhood Assoc | $32 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Orlando Torah Center | $250 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Pbs-wosu Public Media | $120 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Pelotonia | $1,737 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Short North Alliance | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Short North Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Tampa Bay Cantorial Association | $100 | Palm Harbor, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Temple Adath Or | $20,000 | Weston, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Temple Beth El | $4,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| The Chesed Fund-gemach Of Jackson | $2,000 | Jackson, NJ, US | Religious | 2024 |
| The Florida Orchestra | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Wild Goose Creative | $4,000 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Wmnf 885 Fm | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Worcester Art Museum | $85 | Worcester, MA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Young Israel Of Greater Cleveland | $1,000 | Beachwood, OH, US | Religious | 2024 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $124 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Bais Avrohom | $1,125 | Beachwood, OH, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society Inc | $125 | Cardington, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $20,575 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Eckerd College | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory & Garden | $523 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Friends Of Goodale Park | $535 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Greater Cols Arts Council | $800 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Tampa Bay | $100 | Largo, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Jewish National Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $82 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Olde Town East Neighborhood Assoc | $32 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | $2,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Orlando Torah Center | $250 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Pbs-wosu Public Media | $120 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Pelotonia | $1,737 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2024 |
| Short North Alliance | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Short North Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Tampa Bay Cantorial Association | $100 | Palm Harbor, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Temple Adath Or | $20,000 | Weston, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| Temple Beth El | $4,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2024 |
| The Chesed Fund-gemach Of Jackson | $2,000 | Jackson, NJ, US | Religious | 2024 |
| The Florida Orchestra | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Wild Goose Creative | $4,000 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Wmnf 885 Fm | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Worcester Art Museum | $85 | Worcester, MA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| Young Israel Of Greater Cleveland | $1,000 | Beachwood, OH, US | Religious | 2024 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $189 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| B'nai Jeshuran | $785 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Besa--be The Good | $100 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Bryne Mawr College | $100 | Bryne Mawr, PA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Columbus Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $1,200 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $50 | Montgomery, AL, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Fairy Godfather's Foundation | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Friends Of Goodale Park | $150 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Glass Axis Org | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Greater Cols Arts Council | $500 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Hias | $1,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | $160 | Kirkland, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Impact Community Action | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $100 | Sarasota, FL, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Neue Galerie New York | $325 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Ohio Designer Craftsmen | $25 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Pbs-wnet Channel Thirteen New York | $50 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $290 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2023 |
| Short North Foundation | $150 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Schottenstein Chabad Columbus | $250 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Sky Valley Mountain Fire & Rescue | $50 | Scaly Mountain, NC, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | $50 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Tampa Bay Cantorial Association | $2,500 | Palm Harbor, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Frick Collection | $130 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| The Metropolital Museum | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| The Short North Alliance | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Worcester Art Museum | $85 | Worcester, MA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Wosupbs | $60 | Cols, OH, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Young Israel Of Greater Cleveland | $1,425 | Beechwood, OH, US | Religious | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $189 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| B'nai Jeshuran | $785 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Besa--be The Good | $100 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Bryne Mawr College | $100 | Bryne Mawr, PA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Columbus Foundation | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $1,200 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $50 | Montgomery, AL, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Fairy Godfather's Foundation | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Friends Of Goodale Park | $150 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Glass Axis Org | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Greater Cols Arts Council | $500 | Cols, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Hias | $1,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Holden Forests & Gardens | $160 | Kirkland, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Impact Community Action | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $100 | Sarasota, FL, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Neue Galerie New York | $325 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Ohio Designer Craftsmen | $25 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Pbs-wnet Channel Thirteen New York | $50 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Pelotonia | $290 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2023 |
| Short North Foundation | $150 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Schottenstein Chabad Columbus | $250 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Sky Valley Mountain Fire & Rescue | $50 | Scaly Mountain, NC, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| St Michael's Episcopal Church | $50 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Tampa Bay Cantorial Association | $2,500 | Palm Harbor, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| The Frick Collection | $130 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| The Metropolital Museum | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| The Short North Alliance | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Worcester Art Museum | $85 | Worcester, MA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| Wosupbs | $60 | Cols, OH, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Young Israel Of Greater Cleveland | $1,425 | Beechwood, OH, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Aidslifecycle Co Sfaf | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| B'nai Jeshuran | $525 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Eckerd College | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Franklinton Arts District | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Glass Axis Org | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Impact Community Action | $25 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | $1,000 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Mountain Synagogue | $100 | Franklin, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Museum Of American Arts | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | $650 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | $500 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Pasco Educational Foundation | $250 | Land O Lakes, FL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pbs-wnet Channel Thirteen New York | $60 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Pelotonia | $1,364 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Schottenstein Chabad Columbus | $1,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Tampa Torah Academy | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el | $3,500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| The Frick Collection | $130 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| The Garden Conservancy | $125 | Garrison, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| The Metropolital Museum | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| United Way | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Aidslifecycle Co Sfaf | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| B'nai Jeshuran | $525 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Eckerd College | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Franklinton Arts District | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Glass Axis Org | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Impact Community Action | $25 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | $1,000 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Mountain Synagogue | $100 | Franklin, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Museum Of American Arts | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | $650 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | $500 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Pasco Educational Foundation | $250 | Land O Lakes, FL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pbs-wnet Channel Thirteen New York | $60 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Pelotonia | $1,364 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Schottenstein Chabad Columbus | $1,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Tampa Torah Academy | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el | $3,500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| The Frick Collection | $130 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| The Garden Conservancy | $125 | Garrison, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| The Metropolital Museum | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| United Way | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Aidslifecycle Co Sfaf | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| B'nai Jeshuran | $525 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Babson College Foundation | $500 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Eckerd College | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Franklinton Arts District | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Glass Axis Org | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Impact Community Action | $25 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jewish National Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Longwood Gardens | $1,000 | Kennett Square, PA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Mountain Synagogue | $100 | Franklin, NC, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Museum Of American Arts | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | $650 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | $500 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Pasco Educational Foundation | $250 | Land O Lakes, FL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Pbs-wnet Channel Thirteen New York | $60 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Pelotonia | $1,364 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2022 |
| Schottenstein Chabad Columbus | $1,000 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Tampa Torah Academy | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el | $3,500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2022 |
| The Frick Collection | $130 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| The Garden Conservancy | $125 | Garrison, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| The Metropolital Museum | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| United Way | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| Babson College Foundation | $100 | Babson Park, MA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Eckard College | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Florida Botanical Garden | $1,000 | Largo, FL, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Pelotonia | $1,294 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2021 |
| American Horticultural Society | $7,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Lew Gardens | $500 | Orlando, FL, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Glass Axis Org | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Tampa Jewish Center | $100 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2021 |
| St Petersburg Museum Of Fine Arts | $1,203 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Otterbein University | $100 | Westerville, OH, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Sunken Gardens | $250 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| Rabun Gap Presbyterian | $50 | Rabun Gap, GA, US | Religious | 2021 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | $525 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Licking County Foundation | $500 | Newark, OH, US | Historical | 2021 |
| Babson College Foundation | $100 | Babson Park, MA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Chabad St Petersburg | $500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Chanel 13pbs | $60 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Chu Family Charitable Foundation | $100 | Bolton, MS, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Cooper Hewitt Design Museum | $50 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Eckard College | $4,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Florida Botanical Garden | $500 | Largo, FL, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Fractured Atlas | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Imagine Museum | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Lori Schottenstein Chabad | $500 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Makon Los Angeles | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $1,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | Culturalcultural | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Opera | $110 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Network For Good | $500 | San Bruno, CA, US | Medical | 2020 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | $2,800 | Orlando, FL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Orlando Torah Center | $2,300 | Orlando, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Pelatonia | $1,100 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2020 |
| Producers Guild Of America Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Schottenstein Chabad | $2,600 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Short North Alliance | $500 | Columbus, OH, US | Educational | 2020 |
| The Frick Collection | $130 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Alliance For Climate Protection | $750 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental | 2018 |
| American Horticultural Society | $3,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Babson College Foundation | $100 | Babson Park, MA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Bryn Mawr College | $100 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Education | 2018 |
| Charad St Petersburg | $2,430 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Childrens Museum | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | $90 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Florida Botanical Garden | $500 | Largo, FL, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | $2,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Historical | 2018 |
| Lifetown Of Ohio | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2018 |
| Makon Los Angeles | $625 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $2,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Culturalcultural | 2018 |
| Metro Climate Reality Project | $250 | Richmond, CA, US | Environmental | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $100 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Parkinson Foundation | $200 | Miami, FL, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Pasco Educational Foundation | $800 | Land Of Lakes, FL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Pelatonia | $2,260 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2018 |
| Schottenstein Chabad | $1,500 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Special Olympics Florida | $600 | Clermont, FL, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Stuart Society | $750 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Tampa Jewish Federation | $100 | Tampa, FL, US | Religious | 2018 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $1,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| American Horticultural Society | $6,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Art Yard | $250 | Pipersville, PA, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Babson College Foundation | $150 | Babson Park, MA, US | Education | 2017 |
| Charad St Petersburg | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Columbus Museum Of Art | $250 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | $402 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshuren | $510 | New York, OH, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Florida Botanical Garden | $50 | Largo, FL, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | $2,500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Historical | 2017 |
| From The Heart Productions | $500 | Oxnard, CA, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Jewish National Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Leu Gardens | $250 | Orlando, FL, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Lttle Garden Club Columbus | $750 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Makon Los Angeles | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | $75 | Sarasota, FL, US | Culturalcultural | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $160 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | $500 | Naples, FL, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Pelatonia | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2017 |
| Robbins Hunter Museum | $250 | Granville, OH, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Schottenstein Chabad | $600 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2017 |
| Stuart Society | $490 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $1,900 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Temple Beth El | $5,500 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religous | 2017 |
| Temple Israel | $1,300 | Columbus, OH, US | Religious | 2017 |
| America In Bloom | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| American Horticultural Society | $1,650 | Alexandria, VA, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | $2,900 | New York, NY, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Babson College Foundation | $250 | Babson Park, MA, US | Education | 2016 |
| Chabad Center | $1,250 | New Albany, OH, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | $2,150 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Columbus Childrens Theatre | $100 | Columbus, OH, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Marie Selry Botanical Gardens | $60 | Sarasota, FL, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Pelatonia | $1,562 | Columbus, OH, US | Medical | 2016 |
| Tampa Museum Of Art | $3,200 | Tampa, FL, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Temple Israel | $1,800 | Columbus, OH, US | Religious | 2016 |
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Michael And Pearl Summerfield
EIN: 34-7119869 | 24 grants awarded |
$101,007
(≈ Similar) |
$1,000
median grant |
Cleveland, OH
Same state |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Simson First Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 31-0935291 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1475 W 3RD AVE APT 405 Columbus, OH 43212-2868 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Simson First Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Sherran S Blair |
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| Secretary/tr | Dee Kates |
| Vice Preside | Kay Rothman |
| Trustee | Kory Blair Farkas |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.