Simkiss Foundation Tr

EIN 25-6837939 · PA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in PA, DC, NY +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Simkiss Foundation Tr based in PA paid 31 grants totaling $32.5K to 31 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $15K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included PAOLI HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST, and JUDICIAL WATCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$384,475
Giving (latest yr)
$32,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
31
Median grant
$500
Recipients
31
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Paoli Hospital Foundation$15,000
  • Willistown Conservation Trust$3,000
  • Judicial Watch$1,500
  • Academy of Vocal Arts$1,000
  • Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation$1,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$26,100 · 17 grants
  • District of Columbia$1,800 · 2 grants
  • New York$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$950 · 3 grants
  • Arizona$500 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (31)

Paoli Hospital Foundation
Paoli, PA
General
$15,000
Willistown Conservation Trust
Newtown Square, PA
General
$3,000
Judicial Watch
Washington, DC
General
$1,500
Commonwealth Foundation
Harrisburg, PA
General
$1,000
Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation
Bryn Mawr, PA
General
$1,000
Academy of Vocal Arts
Philadelphia, PA
General
$1,000
Tunnel to Towers
Staten Island, NY
General
$1,000
Turning Point USA
Phoenix, AZ
General
$500
Natural Lands Trust
Media, PA
General
$500
St Judes Hospital
Memphis, TN
General
$500
Thorncroft
Malvern, PA
General
$500
Washington Memorial Heritage Chapel
Valley Forge, PA
General
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Simkiss Foundation Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Simkiss Foundation Tr reported 31 itemized grants totaling $32.5K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $15K (median $500).

Recent recipients include PAOLI HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST, JUDICIAL WATCH, among 31 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Simkiss Foundation Tr is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Simkiss Foundation Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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