Private foundation · New York, NY

Nick Simons Foundation

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Typical grant size
$20K $50K $238K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
13
Repeat grantees
10
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

James Simons
CO-PRESIDENT & TREASURER (THRU 5/2024)
Marilyn Simons
CO-PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
Caitlin Heising
TRUSTEE
Mark Heising
TRUSTEE
Audrey Cappell
TRUSTEE
Laura Baxter-simons
TRUSTEE
Elizabeth Simons
TRUSTEE
Nathaniel Simons
TRUSTEE
Jacob Cappell
TRUSTEE
Laura Baxter Simons
TRUSTEE
Liz Simons
TRUSTEE
Nat Simons
TRUSTEE
Audrey Simons
TRUSTEE
Stephen Rudy
GRADIAN CEO
$318K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
7.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
167
Total grants awarded
$121.7M
Total amount
$728K
Average grant
$16.1M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$15.6M
21 grants
2023
$8.2M
11 grants
2022
$16.5M
29 grants
2021
$14.7M
28 grants
2020
$15.7M
30 grants
2019
$16.1M
1 grants
2018
$13.8M
1 grants
2017
$6.0M
1 grants
2016
$4.1M
1 grants
2015
$3.4M
1 grants
2014
$4.8M
24 grants
2013
$2.7M
19 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$33.9M
See Attachment 15
3 grants · NY
$25.6M
5 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$24.0M
See Attachment 16
1 grant · NY
$13.8M
See Attachment 14
1 grant · NY
$4.1M
Nick Simons Institute
2 grants
$4.0M
Patan Hospital
11 grants
$3.5M
Nyaya Health Nepal
4 grants
$1.8M
7 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
Autism Care Nepal
8 grants
$1.3M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Gradian Health Systems
TO SUPPORT GRADIAN'S MISSION TO SUPPLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN LOW-RESOURCE HOSPITALS GLOBALLY (FY 2024-2026).
NY · TY 2024
$8.5M
Nick Simons Foundation International
PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NICK SIMONS INSTITUTE IN NEPAL.
NY · TY 2024
$5.3M
Patan Hospital
TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY AT SANEPA, LALITPUR.
TY 2024
$560K
Nyaya Health Nepal
TO PROVIDE RESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT BAYALPATA HOSPITAL, AND SERVICE EXPANSION …
TY 2024
$500K
Massachusetts General Hospital
TO SUPPORT DEVELOPING LOCAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH CAPACITY AT THE NICK SIMONS INSTITUTE.
MA · TY 2024
$189K
Cpcs International
TO PROVIDE PROVIDE FOOD, HOUSING, AND MEDICAL CARE TO CHILDREN AT RISK AND IN STREET SITUATIONS IN NEPAL.
TY 2024
$150K
Bhaskar-tejshree Memorial Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BHASKAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BUILDING AND PROGRAM SUPPORT.
TY 2024
$126K
American Himalayan Foundation
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WORK IN NEPAL.
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Himalayan Cataract Project
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR NEPAL-BASED ACTIVITIES.
VT · TY 2024
$50K
Nepal Mathematical Society
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO SOCIETY TO SOCIETY (S2S): STRENGTHENING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAM IN NEPAL.
TY 2024
$40K
Ipas
TO PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR REPRODUCIVE HEALTH IN NEPAL.
NC · TY 2024
$25K
Partners Asia
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Autismcare Nepal Society
TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WORK IN NEPAL.
TY 2024
$20K
Hospice Nepal
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN HONOR OF RAJESH GONGAL.
TY 2024
$20K
Tim Alven's Memorial Fund
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND IN NEPAL.
TY 2024
$10K
Lo Gyalpo Jigme Cultural Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S RESTORATION AND EDUCATION PROJECTS IN MUSTANG.
TY 2024
$8K
Friends of Patan Hospital
TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF PATAN HOSPITAL.
CO · TY 2024
$5K
Nepal Mathematical Society
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MASTERS STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS AT TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY.
TY 2024
$5K
Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WORK IN NEPAL.
NY · TY 2024
$5K
America Nepal Medical Foundation
TO SUPPORT PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WORK IN NEPAL.
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Manavsewa Ashram
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT IN NEPAL.
TY 2024
$1K
Nick Simons Foundation International
PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NICK SIMONS INSTITUTE IN NEPAL
NY · TY 2023
$3.5M
Gradian Health Systems
TO SUPPORT GRADIAN'S MISSION TO SUPPLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN LOW-RESOURCE HOSPITALS GLOBALLY (FY 2023-2024)
NY · TY 2023
$3.3M
Gradian Health Systems
TO SUPPORT GRADIAN'S MISSION TO SUPPLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN LOW-RESOURCE HOSPITALS GLOBALLY
NY · TY 2023
$1.0M
Cpcs International
TO PROVIDE PROVIDE FOOD, HOUSING, AND MEDICAL CARE TO CHILDREN AT RISK AND IN STREET SITUATIONS IN NEPAL
TY 2023
$150K
American Himalayan Foundation
PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WORK IN NEPAL
CA · TY 2023
$100K
Future Generations
TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE, DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION PROJECT IN THE BARUN VALLEY, NEPAL
WV · TY 2023
$50K
Project Prakash Foundation
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR WORK IN INDIA
MA · TY 2023
$50K
Himalayan Cataract Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR NEPAL-BASED ACTIVITIES
VT · TY 2023
$50K
Patan Hospital
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE HOSPITAL
TY 2023
$36K
Patan Hospital
PALLATIVE CARE FELLOWSHIPS
TY 2023
$20K
Lo Gyalpo Jigme Cultural Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S RESTORATION AND EDUCATION PROJECTS IN MUSTANG
TY 2023
$8K
Nick Simons Foundation International
PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE NICK SIMONS INSTITUTE IN NEPAL
NY · TY 2022
$5.5M
Gradian Health Systems
TO SUPPORT GRADIAN'S MISSION TO SUPPLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN LOW-RESOURCE HOSPITALS GLOBALLY (FY 2020-2023)
NY · TY 2022
$4.9M
Gradian Health Systems
TO SUPPORT GRADIAN'S MISSION TO SUPPLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN LOW-RESOURCE HOSPITALS GLOBALLY (FY 2023-2024)
NY · TY 2022
$1.6M
Patan Hospital
TO SUPPORT THE GRATUITY (RETIREMENT) FUND FOR PATAN HOSPITAL STAFF
TY 2022
$1.1M
Gradian Health Systems
TO SUPPORT GRADIAN'S MISSION TO SUPPLY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT IN LOW-RESOURCE HOSPITALS GLOBALLY
NY · TY 2022
$1.0M
Patan Hospital
TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY AT SANEPA, LALITPUR
TY 2022
$600K
Nyaya Health Nepal
SUPPORT FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AT BAYALPATA HOSPITAL, AND SERVICE EXPANSION IN THE DISTRICT OF ACHHAAM, FAR-…
TY 2022
$500K
Autism Care Nepal
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SERVICE AND TRAINING FACILITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES
TY 2022
$189K
Bhaskar-tejshree Memorial Foundation
CONSTRUCTION OF THE BHASKAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION BUILDING & PROGRAM SUPPORT PLEDGE
TY 2022
$175K
Birat Nepal Medical Trust
TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION MODELING AND VALIDATION TO ACCELERATE TB ELIMINATION IN NEPAL
TY 2022
$158K
American Himalayan Foundation
PROGRAM AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR WORK IN NEPAL
CA · TY 2022
$144K
Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc
TO PROVIDE TECHICAL SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN NEPAL
MA · TY 2022
$106K
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION MODELING AND VALIDATION TO ACCELERATE TB ELIMINATION IN NEPAL
TY 2022
$77K
Patan Hospital
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE HOSPITAL
TY 2022
$64K
Future Generations
TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CARE, DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION PROJECT IN THE BARUN VALLEY, NEPAL
WV · TY 2022
$50K
Project Prakash Foundation
TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR WORK IN INDIA
MA · TY 2022
$50K
Himalayan Cataract Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR NEPAL BASED ACTIVITIES
VT · TY 2022
$50K
Nepal Mathematical Society
TO SUPPORT SOCIETY TO SOCIETY (S2S): STRENGTHENING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN NEPAL
TY 2022
$45K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.