EIN 13-3794889

Simons Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
484
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
$124,058,660
2023
Total expenses
$565,004,000
2023
Total assets
$4,587,102,476
2023
Num. employees
484
2023

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.
Autism and neuroscience research - 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
National Museum of MathematicsMomath Capital Campaign Matching Pledge$4,000,000
Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryApplications of Genomics To Breast Cancer Detection, Risk Assessment and Treatment Response$3,315,402
...and 405 more grants made totalling $113,717,044

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 12 more key personnel

Financials for Simons Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$37,025,004
Net rental income$-5,180,435
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,702,586
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$74,994,378
Total revenues$124,058,660

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 foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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