Robert Ellis Simon Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 95-6035905

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Robert Ellis Simon Foundation has awarded 58 grants totaling $1,586,241 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $250 to $100,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,586,241
Total Assets
$7,276,612
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$35,000
% Median Grant Growth
+2233% (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
Highly Accessible: 90%

9 of 10 recipients (90%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
California

100% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (66%), Culver City (10%), Santa Monica (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+80%

Strong 80% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Healthcare + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (44%). 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 Robert Ellis Simon 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
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $1,000 Culver City, CA, US This Organization Provides Support For Other Organizations That Provides Quality Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services In Communities Where Stigma Or Poverty Limit Access To Such Services. 2023
Alliance For Children's Rights $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US This Organization Protects Rights Of Young People By Clearing Barriers To Stability And Opportunity To Families Impacted By Foster Care So They Can Access The Support And Services They Need To Thrive. 2023
Hollywood Food Coalition $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Organization Offers Mobile Health And Vision Clinics And Referrals To Social Services, Such As Employment And Housing. They Also Pass Out Various Articles Of Clothing And Hygiene Kits To Those In Need. 2023
One Generation $25,000 Van Nuys, CA, US Organization Provides Programs And Services To Older Adults And Their Caregivers That Help Keep Them Safe And Protected. They Promote Physical Health And Mental Well Being And Access To Food And Resources. 2023
West Hollywood Community Housing Co $25,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Organization Addresses The Housing Crisis By Providing Low Income Community Members With High Quality Affordable Homes And Essential Services. 2023
Asian American Drug Abuse Program $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Organization Is Dedicated To Serving Asian Pacific Islanders And Underserved Communities With Substance Abuse Services Throughout Los Angeles County. 2023
Coalition To Abolish Slavery Traffi $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Are One Of Pioneers Of The Us Anti-trafficking Movement. They Support And Encourage Survivors To Realize Their Own Leadership Qualities To Value Their Insights As Experts In The Human Trafficking Field. 2023
Gateways Hospital And Mental Health $45,000 Los Angeles, CA, US The Hospital Treats All Mental Health Conditions And Provides Services For Children, Adolescents, Transitional-age Youth And Adults. 2023
Healing Urban Barrios $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Organization Provides Intervention/prevention And Re-entry Services To At Youth/young Adults, Families And Communities Through Holistic Approach Using Cash Management, Restorative Justice, Mental Health, Cultural Awareness And Education. 2023
The Whole Child $57,200 Whittier, CA, US Organization Saw A Need For Addressing Mental Health And Wellness Of Children In Vulnerable Communities. They Also Provide Family Housing, Parent Enrichment And Nutrition Education Services. 2023
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $1,500 Culver City, CA, US This Organization Provides Support For Other Organizations That Provides Quality Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services In Communities Where Stigma Or Poverty Limit Access To Such Services. 2022
Wright Institute Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Support An Organization That Provides Individuals, Couples And Families Lead Richer, Deeper, More Fulfilling Lives By Offering Communication With Licensed Therapists At Fees Based On A Sliding Scale. 2022
Public Counsel $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Protect The Legal Rights Of Disadvantaged Children, Represent Immigrants Who Have Been Victims Of Violence And Other Crimes And Seeking Economic Justice For Individuals And Institutiions In Underserved Communities By Providing Quality Legal Representation. 2022
Alliance For Childrens' Rights $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US This Organization Protects Rights Of Young People By Clearing Barriers To Stability And Opportunity To Families Impacted By Foster Care So They Can Access The Support And Services They Need To Thrive. 2022
The Rape Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support Comprehensive, State Of The Art Treatment For Victims Of Rape, Sexual Assault And Other Forms Of Sexual Abuse. 2022
New Ground $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Provide Many Hope And Healing Programs To Promote Healing At Person's Own Pace.these Workshops Consist Of Yoga, Journaling, Music, Art And Dance.they Also Have Programs Dealing With Trauma. 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Hollywood $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Provide An Array Of Learning Opportunities Including Academic Enrichment, Leadership Skills, Physical Activity And Athletics, Computer Literacy, Music Lessons And Fine Arts Programs.they Serve Over 1,200 Predominantly Underprivileged And Low Income Students. 2022
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $1,500 Culver City, CA, US This Organization Provides Support For Other Organizations That Provides Quality Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services In Communities Where Stigma Or Poverty Limit Access To Such Services. 2022
Wright Institute Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Support An Organization That Provides Individuals, Couples And Families Lead Richer, Deeper, More Fulfilling Lives By Offering Communication With Licensed Therapists At Fees Based On A Sliding Scale. 2022
Public Counsel $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Protect The Legal Rights Of Disadvantaged Children, Represent Immigrants Who Have Been Victims Of Violence And Other Crimes And Seeking Economic Justice For Individuals And Institutiions In Underserved Communities By Providing Quality Legal Representation. 2022
Alliance For Childrens' Rights $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US This Organization Protects Rights Of Young People By Clearing Barriers To Stability And Opportunity To Families Impacted By Foster Care So They Can Access The Support And Services They Need To Thrive. 2022
The Rape Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support Comprehensive, State Of The Art Treatment For Victims Of Rape, Sexual Assault And Other Forms Of Sexual Abuse. 2022
New Ground $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Provide Many Hope And Healing Programs To Promote Healing At Person's Own Pace.these Workshops Consist Of Yoga, Journaling, Music, Art And Dance.they Also Have Programs Dealing With Trauma. 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Hollywood $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Provide An Array Of Learning Opportunities Including Academic Enrichment, Leadership Skills, Physical Activity And Athletics, Computer Literacy, Music Lessons And Fine Arts Programs.they Serve Over 1,200 Predominantly Underprivileged And Low Income Students. 2022
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $1,500 Culver City, CA, US This Organization Provides Support For Other Organizations That Provides Quality Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services In Communities Where Stigma Or Poverty Limit Access To Such Services. 2022
Wright Institute Los Angeles $250 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Support An Organization That Provides Individuals, Couples And Families Lead Richer, Deeper, More Fulfilling Lives By Offering Communication With Licensed Therapists At Fees Based On A Sliding Scale. 2022
Public Counsel $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Protect The Legal Rights Of Disadvantaged Children, Represent Immigrants Who Have Been Victims Of Violence And Other Crimes And Seeking Economic Justice For Individuals And Institutiions In Underserved Communities By Providing Quality Legal Representation. 2022
Alliance For Childrens' Rights $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US This Organization Protects Rights Of Young People By Clearing Barriers To Stability And Opportunity To Families Impacted By Foster Care So They Can Access The Support And Services They Need To Thrive. 2022
The Rape Foundation $5,000 Santa Monica, CA, US To Support Comprehensive, State Of The Art Treatment For Victims Of Rape, Sexual Assault And Other Forms Of Sexual Abuse. 2022
New Ground $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Provide Many Hope And Healing Programs To Promote Healing At Person's Own Pace.these Workshops Consist Of Yoga, Journaling, Music, Art And Dance.they Also Have Programs Dealing With Trauma. 2022
Boys And Girls Club Of Hollywood $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US They Provide An Array Of Learning Opportunities Including Academic Enrichment, Leadership Skills, Physical Activity And Athletics, Computer Literacy, Music Lessons And Fine Arts Programs.they Serve Over 1,200 Predominantly Underprivileged And Low Income Students. 2022
The Rape Treatment Center $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Their Mission Is To Support Comprehensive, State-of-the-art Treatment For Victims Of Rape, Sexual Assault And Other Forms Of Sexual Abuse. 2021
Adventist Health White Memorial Fou $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US The Foundation Focuses On The Well Being Of The Community By Purchasing Protective Equipment And Medical Supplies To Fight Against Covid-19 And Provide Better Health Care For The Community.+++++ty 2021
Asian Pacific Counseling Services $40,300 Los Angeles, CA, US Their Mission Is To Meet The Unique Needs Of Asian Pacific Islander Immigrants And Refugees In Need Of Mental Health Services And Taking A Stand To Stop Violence Toward Asian Americans. 2021
Hope Of The Valley Rescue Mission $20,000 Mission Hills, CA, US This Is A Non Profit Homeless Shelter Whose Mission Is To Attract People And Resources To Assist In The Effort Of Meeting The Needs Of Every Hungry And Homeless Man, Woman And Child In The Greater Los Angeles Area. 2021
Wellnest $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Wellnest Offers Hope, Healing And Opportunity To The Children, Young Adults, Families And Communities That They Serve. They Offer Support Services Needed To Achieve The Emotional Well-being Critical To Reaching Their Full Potential. 2021
Pico Union Project $33,200 Los Angeles, CA, US The Pico Union Project Is A Multi-faith Center That Strives To Invigorate The Community Of Los Angeles By Bringing Diverse Cultures Together Through Song, Story, Art And Activism. 2021
Friends Outside In Los Angeles Coun $27,135 Pasadena, CA, US They Assist Children And Families, Prisoners, And Former Prisoners With The Immediate And Long Term Effects Of Incarceration. 2021
Isiah La $43,680 Los Angeles, CA, US Isiah La Is An Inner City Community Center Founded By Muslim-americans To Serve South Los Angeles.they Are Poised To Start A New Wave Of Civic Engagement Within The Muslim-american Community. 2021
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $2,000 Culver City, CA, US This Organization Provides Support For Other Organizations That Provides Quality Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services In Communities Where Stigma Or Poverty Limit Access To Such Services. 2020
Impact Justice $30,000 Oakland, CA, US Organization Is A National Innovation Center And Research Center Advancing New Ideas And Solutions For Justice Reform. 2020
Alliance For Childrens' Rights $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US This Organization Protects Rights Of Young People By Clearing Barriers To Stability And Opportunity To Families Impacted By Foster Care So They Can Access The Support And Services They Need To Thrive. 2020
Women Against Gun Violence $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US This Organization Takes Meaningful Action To Stem The Public Health Epidemic Of Gun Violence Affecting Communities. 2020
Ucla Foundation $100,000 Pasadena, CA, US Organization Actively Promotes Philanthropy And Managing Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla Enabling It To Continue Growing Its Stature As A Global Leader In The Creation, Sharing And Application Of Knowledge. 2020
Mlk Community Health Foundation $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Organization Is Dedicated To Securing Private Support For Work In The Community By Delivering Quality And Innovation In Healthcare To South La Residents. 2020
The Rape Foundation $1,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Their Mission Is To Support Comprehensive, State-of-the-art Treatment For Victims Of Rape, Sexual Assault And Other Forms Of Sexual Abuse. 2020
Mental Health Advocacy Services $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide Free Legal Services To People With Mental Disabilities Primarily In Los Angeles With An Emphasis On Obtaining Government Benefits And Services. 2018
Amanecer Community Counseling Servi $60,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provideculturally, Competent, Assessible, High Quality Mental Health Care For Adults, Children And Families Who Suffer From Mental Illness Or Severe Emotional Problems. 2018
Los Angeles Lgbt Center $75,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide A Workplace Where Lgbt People Thrive As Healthy, Equal And Complete Members Of Society.they Support Pioneering Programs And Advocacy To Meet Community Needs. 2018
Door Of Hope $53,700 Pasadena, CA, US To Help Families Explore Core Issues That May Have Led To Homelessness, Learn To Communicate Better, Find Emotional Healing And Gain Self Worth. 2018
Public Counsel $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Protect The Legal Rights Of Disadvantaged Children, Represent Immigrants Who Have Been Victims Of Violence And Other Crimes And Seeking Economic Justice For Individuals And Institutiions In Underserved Communities By Providing Quality Legal Representation. 2018
La Voice $50,000 Torrance, CA, US To Provide Support For A Multi-racial, Multi-faith Community Organization Training Them To Speak, Act And Work Together To Transform Our Country Into One That Reflects The Dignity Of All People. 2018
Episcopal Diocese Of La $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide Places Of Worship And Housing For The Homeless Along With Helping Families Deal With Day To Day Issues. 2018
Muslim Public Affairs Council Found $87,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Promote The Civil Rights Of American Muslims, For The Integration Of Islam Into American Pluralism And For A Positive Relationship Between American Muslims And Their Representatives. 2017
Mental Health Advocacy Services $40,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide Free Legal Services To People With Mental Disabilities Primarily In Los Angeles With An Emphasis On Obtaining Government Benefits And Services. 2016
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services $44,000 Culver City, CA, US To Provide Support For Organizations That Provides Quality Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services In Communities Where Stigma Or Poverty Limit Access To Such Services. 2016
Saban Community Clinic $43,276 Los Angeles, CA, US To Provide Support For An Organization That Serves As A Medical Home For The Undeserved And Those Who Are Most Vulnerable By Providing Comprehensive, Dependable And Affordable Quality Health Care In A Caring Envirionment. 2016
Wright Institute Los Angeles $56,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Help Support An Organization That Provides Individuals, Couples And Families Lead Richer, Deeper, More Fulfilling Lives By Offering Communication With Licensed Therapists At Fees Based On A Sliding Scale. 2016

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Contact Information

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

EIN 95-6035905
Website N/A
Address 312 S CANYON VIEW DR Los Angeles, CA 90049-3812

Key People (5)

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

Trustee Charles A Larson Esq
Trustee Joan Willens Beerman
Executive Dir. Ralph Williams
Trustee Joel Mogy
Secretary Edina Lekovic

Forms 990-PF

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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.