The Sam & Nada Simon Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-0581002
Foundation Overview
Based in Birmingham, MI, The Sam & Nada Simon Foundation has awarded 124 grants totaling $497,846 to organizations in Michigan, Florida and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $27,400, with a median award of $679.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
9 of 12 recipients (75%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
66% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (27%), Warren (9%), Taylor (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 651% growth in annual giving over 6 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 community projects (38%). 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 The Sam & Nada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Collegiate | $24,000 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| Piquette Square For Veterans | $21,470 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans | 2023 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $15,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2023 |
| Wreaths Across America Fms | $119 | New Baltimore, MI, US | Wreaths For Veteran's Gravesites At St. Mary's And Oakwood Cemeteries In New Baltimore, Mi | 2023 |
| Horace Mann Junior High | $2,293 | Baytown, TX, US | Provided School Supplies For School Year 2023-2024. | 2023 |
| Harbour Christian Academy | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | Field Trips For Students | 2023 |
| The Plans He Has For You Ministries | $500 | Rosenberg, TX, US | Water Collection System | 2023 |
| Joint Reserve Base Ellington Texas | $2,794 | Houston, TX, US | Gym Equipment | 2023 |
| Southwest Solutions | $5,136 | Detroit, MI, US | Rent For Two Veterans | 2023 |
| 75th Innovation Command - Army Reserve | $22,789 | Houston, TX, US | Houston Base Party February 25, 2024 | 2023 |
| Fisher House | $140 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Veterans Moral Support During Valentine's | 2023 |
| Sgt Sean Nicklas | $250 | Lincoln Park, MI, US | Golf Outing 2024 | 2023 |
| Avondale High School | $250 | Auburn Hills, MI, US | Fleece And Thank You Donation To Support Sick Children In Hospitals | 2022 |
| Canadian Forces Base Donation | $609 | Halifax, NS B3K, CA | Donation To Canadian Forces Base Halifax | 2022 |
| Cfgr Blessings In A Backpack Avondale | $1,540 | Rochester, MI, US | Backpacks Of Food For Eleven Children | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Schools Foundation Attn Tony Pittiglio | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | The Mothers' Fund For The Complete Life | 2022 |
| De La Salle Collegiate | $14,200 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | $3,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support To Maintain And Build A Legacy For Children In The Community | 2022 |
| Gofundme Inc | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive | 2022 |
| Holy Name Catholic School | $10,350 | Birmingham, MI, US | Tuition For Three Students | 2022 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | $205 | Pontiac, MI, US | "Yappy Hour 2023" Donation For Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Mission City | $350 | Detroit, MI, US | Detroit's Brightmoor Community, Associated With City Covenant Church | 2022 |
| Piquette Square | $13,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans | 2022 |
| Salem Dugout Club Attn Matt Price | $275 | Canton, MI, US | Salem High School's Baseball Team To Support Youth Team Sport And Youth Empowerment | 2022 |
| St Ann Catholic School | $750 | Naples, FL, US | Hurricane Ian Relief | 2022 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | $4,500 | Houston, TX, US | Periwinkle Cycle, Sending A Pediatric Cancer Patient To Camp | 2022 |
| Turning Point Inc General Slocum Academy | $250 | Detroit, MI, US | Support And Mentoring For Detroit Students | 2022 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America Fms | $105 | New Baltimore, MI, US | Wreaths For Veteran's Gravesites At St. Mary's And Oakwood Cemeteries In New Baltimore, Mi | 2022 |
| Avondale High School | $250 | Auburn Hills, MI, US | Fleece And Thank You Donation To Support Sick Children In Hospitals | 2022 |
| Canadian Forces Base Donation | $609 | Halifax, NS B3K, CA | Donation To Canadian Forces Base Halifax | 2022 |
| Cfgr Blessings In A Backpack Avondale | $1,540 | Rochester, MI, US | Backpacks Of Food For Eleven Children | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Schools Foundation Attn Tony Pittiglio | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | The Mothers' Fund For The Complete Life | 2022 |
| De La Salle Collegiate | $14,200 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | $3,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support To Maintain And Build A Legacy For Children In The Community | 2022 |
| Gofundme Inc | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive | 2022 |
| Holy Name Catholic School | $10,350 | Birmingham, MI, US | Tuition For Three Students | 2022 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | $205 | Pontiac, MI, US | "Yappy Hour 2023" Donation For Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Mission City | $350 | Detroit, MI, US | Detroit's Brightmoor Community, Associated With City Covenant Church | 2022 |
| Piquette Square | $13,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans | 2022 |
| Salem Dugout Club Attn Matt Price | $275 | Canton, MI, US | Salem High School's Baseball Team To Support Youth Team Sport And Youth Empowerment | 2022 |
| St Ann Catholic School | $750 | Naples, FL, US | Hurricane Ian Relief | 2022 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | $4,500 | Houston, TX, US | Periwinkle Cycle, Sending A Pediatric Cancer Patient To Camp | 2022 |
| Turning Point Inc General Slocum Academy | $250 | Detroit, MI, US | Support And Mentoring For Detroit Students | 2022 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America Fms | $105 | New Baltimore, MI, US | Wreaths For Veteran's Gravesites At St. Mary's And Oakwood Cemeteries In New Baltimore, Mi | 2022 |
| Avondale High School | $250 | Auburn Hills, MI, US | Fleece And Thank You Donation To Support Sick Children In Hospitals | 2022 |
| Canadian Forces Base Donation | $609 | Halifax, NS B3K, CA | Donation To Canadian Forces Base Halifax | 2022 |
| Cfgr Blessings In A Backpack Avondale | $1,540 | Rochester, MI, US | Backpacks Of Food For Eleven Children | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Schools Foundation Attn Tony Pittiglio | $500 | Detroit, MI, US | The Mothers' Fund For The Complete Life | 2022 |
| De La Salle Collegiate | $14,200 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Downtown Boxing Gym | $3,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Support To Maintain And Build A Legacy For Children In The Community | 2022 |
| Gofundme Inc | $250 | San Diego, CA, US | The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive | 2022 |
| Holy Name Catholic School | $10,350 | Birmingham, MI, US | Tuition For Three Students | 2022 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | $205 | Pontiac, MI, US | "Yappy Hour 2023" Donation For Animal Rescue | 2022 |
| Mission City | $350 | Detroit, MI, US | Detroit's Brightmoor Community, Associated With City Covenant Church | 2022 |
| Piquette Square | $13,500 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans | 2022 |
| Salem Dugout Club Attn Matt Price | $275 | Canton, MI, US | Salem High School's Baseball Team To Support Youth Team Sport And Youth Empowerment | 2022 |
| St Ann Catholic School | $750 | Naples, FL, US | Hurricane Ian Relief | 2022 |
| The Periwinkle Foundation | $4,500 | Houston, TX, US | Periwinkle Cycle, Sending A Pediatric Cancer Patient To Camp | 2022 |
| Turning Point Inc General Slocum Academy | $250 | Detroit, MI, US | Support And Mentoring For Detroit Students | 2022 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $10,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America Fms | $105 | New Baltimore, MI, US | Wreaths For Veteran's Gravesites At St. Mary's And Oakwood Cemeteries In New Baltimore, Mi | 2022 |
| Center For Arab American Philanthropy (caap) | $250 | Dearborn, MI, US | Support Arab American Community | 2021 |
| De La Salle Collegiate | $27,400 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Piquette Square | $8,058 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans | 2021 |
| Southgate Little League | $500 | Southgate, MI, US | Youth Baseball Program | 2021 |
| Tails-a-waggin Veterans Hunt | $1,000 | Marion, MI, US | Annual Veterans' Pheasant Hunt | 2021 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Caruso Family Charities | $400 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation + Assisting Families Of A Child, Adolescent, Or Young Adult Who Is Being Treated In Colorado For A Life-threatening Disease Or Life-altering Event | 2021 |
| Chicago Refugee Coalition | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Coalition For Immigrants And Refugee Rights | 2021 |
| City Covenant Church | $350 | Detroit, MI, US | Past Semmeal Thomas Of Covenant Church | 2021 |
| Michigan Freedom Center Co Dc3s Defense Corridor | $7,500 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center | 2021 |
| Taylor North Little League | $250 | Taylor, MI, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Navy Special Operations Foundation | $100 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Supports The Families Of Fallen Or Seriously Wounded Nsof Me | 2021 |
| Center For Arab American Philanthropy (Caap) | $250 | Dearborn, MI, US | Support Arab American Community | 2021 |
| De La Salle Collegiate | $27,400 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Piquette Square | $8,058 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans | 2021 |
| Southgate Little League | $500 | Southgate, MI, US | Youth Baseball Program | 2021 |
| Tails-a-waggin Veterans Hunt | $1,000 | Marion, MI, US | Annual Veterans' Pheasant Hunt | 2021 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| Caruso Family Charities | $400 | Lakewood, CO, US | Donation + Assisting Families Of A Child, Adolescent, Or Young Adult Who Is Being Treated In Colorado For A Life-threatening Disease Or Life-altering Event | 2021 |
| Chicago Refugee Coalition | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Coalition For Immigrants And Refugee Rights | 2021 |
| City Covenant Church | $350 | Detroit, MI, US | Past Semmeal Thomas Of Covenant Church | 2021 |
| Michigan Freedom Center Co Dc3s Defense Corridor | $7,500 | Sterling Heights, MI, US | Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center | 2021 |
| Taylor North Little League | $250 | Taylor, MI, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| Navy Special Operations Foundation | $100 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Supports The Families Of Fallen Or Seriously Wounded Nsof Me | 2021 |
| Jdrf One Walk | $250 | New York, NY, US | Support Jdrf One Walk For Diabetes Research And Advocacy | 2020 |
| K9 Atf | $12,600 | Taylor, MI, US | Initial Training, Maintenance Training, All Equipment As Per Proposal Including Crate, Leashes, Collars, Muzzle, Toy Reward, Dog Dishes, Tracking Harness, Vehicle Water Bowl And Curriculum Book. 1-green German Shepherd From Von Der Haus Kennels | 2020 |
| Mcnish Family Foundation | $500 | Royal Oak, MI, US | Golf Contest Sponsor | 2020 |
| Southgate Little League | $250 | Southgate, MI, US | Youth Baseball Program | 2020 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2020 |
| The Henry Ford | $5,750 | Dearborn, MI, US | Holiday Night In Greenfield Village For Veteran | 2020 |
| Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center | $2,500 | Troy, MI, US | Serving Active Military And Veterans Alike With Free And Welcoming Military Lounges At Detroit | 2020 |
| Fraternal Order Of The Police | $400 | Taylor, MI, US | Fundraiser Of The Fraternal Order Of The Police. | 2020 |
| Piquette Square | $427 | Detroit, MI, US | Supports Homeless Veterans- Lawn Equipment | 2020 |
| Catrina Evans Foundation | $250 | Lilburn, GA, US | The Catrina Evans Memorial Run/walk | 2020 |
| Highfields Inc | $250 | Onondaga, MI, US | To Provide Opportunities To Children, Youth And Families To Become More Responsible For Their Own Lives And To Strengthen Their Relationships With Others. | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin - River Falls - Rodeo Club | $2,500 | River Falls, WI, US | Support University Of Wisconsin Students Sharing The Common Bond Of Horses And The Sport Of Rodeo | 2020 |
| Officer Eric Talley | $1,100 | Redwood City, CA, US | Fundraiser Officer Eric Talley's Surviving Family | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Police | $100 | Lincoln Park, MI, US | Golf Tournament 2021 For Lincoln Park Police | 2020 |
| De La Salle Collegiate | $27,000 | Warren, MI, US | Tuition/ Scholarship Program | 2020 |
| Treehouse North | $250 | Sandstone, MN, US | Foster Collaboration, Innovation And Emerging Best Practices For Young Children | 2020 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Program | $3,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Support Children Of Marines | 2020 |
| Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church | $1,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | Sponsor Armenian Families In Astsakh For 1 Month | 2020 |
| Center For Arab American Philanthropy (caap) | $1,500 | Dearborn, MI, US | Support Arab American Community | 2020 |
| Trails-a-waggin Veterans Hunt | $1,000 | Marion, MI, US | Annual Veteran's Pheasant Hunt | 2020 |
| Michigan Police Unity Team | $750 | Lansing, MI, US | To Support The Thin Blue Shoreline Ride To Honor Officers And Their Families And Michigan Police Unity Team Sponsor | 2019 |
| Mcnish Family Foundation | $500 | Royal Oak, MI, US | Golf Contest Sponsor | 2019 |
| K9 Atf | $17,200 | Taylor, MI, US | Initial Training, Maintenance Training, All Equipment As Per Proposal Including Crate, Leashes, Collars, Muzzle, Toy Reward, Dog Dishes, Tracking Harness, Vehicle Water Bowl And Curriculum Book. 1-green German Shepherd From Von Der Haus Kennels | 2019 |
| City Of Bloomfield Hills | $350 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Open House Sponsorship | 2019 |
| American Cancer Society | $530 | Southfield, MI, US | Making Strides Of Ann Arbor | 2019 |
| Jdrf One Walk | $500 | New York, NY, US | Support Jdrf One Walk For Diabetes Research And Advocacy | 2019 |
| Taylor Farmers Market | $1,500 | Taylor, MI, US | Winterfest Event Sponsorship - Activity - Cookie Decorating Station | 2019 |
| Southgate Little League | $250 | Southgate, MI, US | Youth Baseball Program | 2019 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Mentor & Scholarship Program | 2019 |
| Donald Connor | $8,776 | Pontiac, MI, US | Car Donation | 2019 |
| Care House Of Oakland County | $104 | Pontiac, MI, US | Nuturing Oakland Parents Program | 2019 |
| City Year Detroit | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Partnership Program To Support Students | 2017 |
| Diocese Of St Thomas In The Virgin Islands | $2,500 | Charlotte Amalie, VI, US | Catholic Church Hurricane Recovery In The Virgin Islands | 2017 |
| Southgate Little League | $250 | Southgate, MI, US | Youth Baseball Program | 2017 |
| Einstein Education Ecosystem Inc | $2,500 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jdrf International | $500 | New York, NY, US | Support Jdrf One Walk For Diabetes Research And Advocacy | 2017 |
| Tree House | $2,500 | Sandstone, MN, US | Foster Collaboration, Innovation And Emerging Best Practices | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-0581002 |
| Website | http://samandnadasimonfoundation.org |
| Address | 335 E MAPLE 200 Birmingham, MI 48009-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sam & Nada Simon Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President And Treasurer | Sam Simon |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Nada Simon |
| Secretary | Mike Evans |
Forms 990-PF
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