Sam Simon Foundation: Grants for Animals and Wildlife
/OVERVIEW: The Sam Simon Foundation invests in organizations that work with abandoned, abused or captive animals.
IP TAKE: Simon’s philanthropy is a bit hard to fully grasp, as it’s happening very quickly ever since his cancer diagnosis. We do know that almost all of his fortune will go to charity, he’s giving away everything he can while he’s alive, and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is helping him set up his trust for beyond his death.
PROFILE: The Sam Simon Foundation was founded in 2002 by the late Sam Simon, an Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer who is best known as a co-creator of the animated series “The Simsons.” The foundation runs several programs that train service dogs for assistance to veterans and disabled people. It also runs a Mobile Veterinary Clinic that offers a variety of free services for dogs whose owners can not afford veterinary care.
The Simon Foundation’s philanthropy is conducted mainly through in-house programs, including its veterans’ companions and hearing dogs programs. Its mobile veterinary clinic offers free and low-cost services to dogs, including spay/neuter surgeries and preventative care, at various locations throughout the state of California. The foundation also makes a few grants to animal rescues and humane societies each year. Past grantees include People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Last Chance for Animals, Mercy for Animals and Performing Animals Welfare of California.
The Simon Foundation made about $4 million in grants in a recent year. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1 million, with an average grant size of about $100,000. Grants tend to provide ongoing support to organizations with which the foundation has established relationships.
This funder does not run an open application program. Interested grantseekers may reach out to the foundation’s staff via email or telephone at (310) 457-5898.
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