Simms Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 88-0436320

Foundation Overview

Based in Las Vegas, NV, Simms Foundation has awarded 186 grants totaling $395,821 to organizations in Nevada, California and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $30 to $22,720, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$395,821
Total Assets
$301,152
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$920
% Median Grant Decline
-8% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

8 of 42 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Nevada

62% of grants are awarded in Nevada, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Nevada, funding concentrates in Las Vegas (96%), Henderson (3%), Locust Valley (2%).

Funding Trajectory
-8%

Stable funding levels with 8% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). 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 Simms 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
A Home 4 Spot $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2023
Animal Foundation $920 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2023
Animal Foundation $1,088 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2023
Bountiful Children's Foundation $1,000 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2023
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2023
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2023
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2023
Keep Memory Alive $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2023
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2023
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2023
Preborn $500 Indianapolis, IN, US Support Life-affirming Pregnancy Cli 2023
Spohnc $1,060 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2023
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2023
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $18,800 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2023
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2023
You Gotta Love Them $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2023
Critical Care Comics $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Support Children With Cancer, Resear 2023
Hearts Alive Village Horse Rescue $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Horse Rescue 2023
Vegas Stronger $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Drug & Alcohol Support & Counselling 2023
Hero School $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Train Homeless 2023
Beagles And Buddies $500 Apple Valley, CA, US Dog Rescue 2023
A Home 4 Spot $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2023
Animal Foundation $920 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2023
Animal Foundation $1,088 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2023
Bountiful Children's Foundation $1,000 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2023
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2023
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2023
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2023
Keep Memory Alive $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2023
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2023
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2023
Preborn $500 Indianapolis, IN, US Support Life-affirming Pregnancy Cli 2023
Spohnc $1,060 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2023
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2023
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $18,800 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2023
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2023
You Gotta Love Them $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2023
Critical Care Comics $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Support Children With Cancer, Resear 2023
Hearts Alive Village Horse Rescue $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Horse Rescue 2023
Vegas Stronger $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Drug & Alcohol Support & Counselling 2023
Hero School $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Train Homeless 2023
Beagles And Buddies $500 Apple Valley, CA, US Dog Rescue 2023
A Home 4 Spot $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2022
Animal Foundation $1,121 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2022
Bountiful Children's Foundation $1,000 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2022
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2022
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2022
Clark County Children's Wish List $505 Las Vegas, NV, US Supply School Supplies For Needy Fam 2022
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2022
Help America Hear $250 Smithtown, NY, US Provide Hearing Aids 2022
Keep Memory Alive $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2022
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2022
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2022
Preborn $500 Indianapolis, IN, US Support Life-affirming Pregnancy Cli 2022
Spohnc $1,000 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2022
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2022
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $12,430 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2022
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2022
You Gotta Love Them $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2022
Critical Care Comics $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Support Children With Cancer, Resear 2022
A Home 4 Spot $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2022
Animal Foundation $1,121 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2022
Bountiful Children's Foundation $1,000 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2022
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2022
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2022
Clark County Children's Wish List $505 Las Vegas, NV, US Supply School Supplies For Needy Fam 2022
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2022
Help America Hear $250 Smithtown, NY, US Provide Hearing Aids 2022
Keep Memory Alive $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2022
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2022
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2022
Preborn $500 Indianapolis, IN, US Support Life-affirming Pregnancy Cli 2022
Spohnc $1,000 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2022
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2022
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $12,430 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2022
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2022
You Gotta Love Them $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2022
Critical Care Comics $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Support Children With Cancer, Resear 2022
A Home 4 Spot $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2022
Animal Foundation $1,121 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2022
Bountiful Children's Foundation $1,000 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2022
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2022
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2022
Clark County Children's Wish List $505 Las Vegas, NV, US Supply School Supplies For Needy Fam 2022
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2022
Help America Hear $250 Smithtown, NY, US Provide Hearing Aids 2022
Keep Memory Alive $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2022
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2022
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2022
Preborn $500 Indianapolis, IN, US Support Life-affirming Pregnancy Cli 2022
Spohnc $1,000 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2022
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2022
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $12,430 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2022
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2022
You Gotta Love Them $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2022
Critical Care Comics $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Support Children With Cancer, Resear 2022
A Home 4 Spot $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2022
Animal Foundation $1,121 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2022
Bountiful Children's Foundation $1,000 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2022
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2022
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2022
Clark County Children's Wish List $505 Las Vegas, NV, US Supply School Supplies For Needy Fam 2022
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2022
Help America Hear $250 Smithtown, NY, US Provide Hearing Aids 2022
Keep Memory Alive $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2022
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2022
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2022
Preborn $500 Indianapolis, IN, US Support Life-affirming Pregnancy Cli 2022
Spohnc $1,000 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2022
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2022
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $12,430 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2022
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2022
You Gotta Love Them $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2022
Critical Care Comics $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Support Children With Cancer, Resear 2022
A Home 4 Spot $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Dog Rescue 2021
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2021
Keep Memory Alive $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2021
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $500 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2021
Spohnc $500 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2021
You Gotta Love Them $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2021
You Gotta Love Them $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2021
You Gotta Love Them $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2021
You Gotta Love Them $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2021
St Jude's Research Hospital $510 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2021
Animal Foundation $512 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2021
Bountiful Children's Foundation $515 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2021
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $515 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2021
Bugles Across America $525 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2021
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2021
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $4,660 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2021
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2021
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $7,800 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2021
Spohnc $30 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2021
Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal Shelter 2020
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $500 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2020
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good T $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support Children With Cancer 2020
Spohnc $500 Locust Valley, NY, US Provide Funds For Head & Neck Cancer 2020
St Jude's Research Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2020
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals 2020
Bountiful Children's Foundation $512 Spanish Fork, UT, US Help Malnourished Children 2020
Keep Memory Alive $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Awareness For Brain Disorders 2020
Methodist Hospital Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2020
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $4,160 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2020
Animal Foundation $502 Las Vegas, NV, US Save Animals From Euthanasia 2020
University Of Nevada Las Vegas $5,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Scholarship For Education 2020
Nevada State College $5,000 Henderson, NV, US Scholarship For The Deaf Education 2020
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $600 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2020
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $1,200 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2020
You Gotta Love Them $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2020
You Gotta Love Them $500 Las Vegas, NV, US Animal And Bird Rescue 2020
Bugles Across America $500 Berwyn, IL, US Buglers For Veteran 2020
Vegas Pbs Ch 10 $6,500 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Television 2020
Pbs Ch 10 $2,600 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Tv 2018
Methodist Hospical Foundation $22,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2018
Heaven Can Wait Sactuary $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animalshelter 2018
Keep Memory Alive $2,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Increase Awareness &raise Funds Forbrain Disorders 2018
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2018
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good Times $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Provides Comfort, Care Andsupport For Children Withcancer And Their Families 2018
Spohnc $500 Locust Valley, NV, US To Provide Funds For Headand Neck Cancer 2018
Animal Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US To Save And Protectanimals In Thecommunity 2018
Miracle Flights For Kids-nv $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Transportchildren Formedical Care 2018
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Researchcenter 2018
Wagging Tails Rescue $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Rescue Of Animals. 2018
Pbs Ch 10 Signing Time $22,720 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Tv 2017
Methodist Hospical Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2017
Heaven Can Wait Sactuary $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Shelteranimal 2017
Keep Memory Alive $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Funds Forincrease Awareness &brain Disorders 2017
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2017
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good Times $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support For Children Withprovides Comfort, Care Andcancer And Their Families 2017
Wounded Warriors $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Healing Process And Give Help Toprovides Wounded Warriors Health In Theirtheir Families And Caregivers. 2017
Three Square Food Bank $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Of Various Countiesfood Assistance To Residences 2017
Spohnc $500 Locust Valley, NV, US And Neck Cancerto Provide Funds For Head 2017
Animal Foundation $2,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Animals In Theto Save And Protectcommunity 2017
Miracle Flights For Kids-nv $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Children Fortransportmedical Care 2017
Pbs Ch 10 Signing Time $20,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Public Education Tv 2016
Methodist Hospical Foundation $7,500 Houston, TX, US Cancer Research 2016
Dawn's Sox $5,000 Las Vegas, NV, US To The Needyto Provide Socks 2016
St Theresa Center For Hiv $500 Henderson, NV, US And Preventionhiv Awareness 2016
Heaven Can Wait Sactuary $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Shelteranimal 2016
Safe House $5,000 Henderson, NV, US For Domestic Violenceprovide Sheltervictims 2016
Keep Memory Alive $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Raise Funds Forincrease Awareness &brain Disorders 2016
St Jude's Research Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Pediatric Research Center 2016
Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US End Of Life Care 2016
Camp Ronald Mcdonald For The Good Times $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Support For Children Withprovides Comfort, Care Andcancer And Their Families 2016
Wounded Warriors $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Healing Process And Give Help Toprovides Wounded Warriors Health In Theirtheir Families And Caregivers. 2016
Three Square Food Bank $1,000 Las Vegas, NV, US Of Various Countiesfood Assistance To Residences 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Simms Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 88-0436320
Website N/A
Address 3354 SADDLEBACK CT Las Vegas, NV 89121-5720

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Simms Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Douglas E Simms
Director/sec Elaine Krause
Director Karen Lasiter

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.