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