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Private Foundation
THE HEISING-SIMONS FOUNDATION
THE HEISING-SIMONS FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in LOS ALTOS, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $60.0M, expenses of $193.1M, total assets of $810.5M. Imperigo tracks 3,711 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $831.0M.
EIN: 260799587
LOS ALTOS, CA
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$60.0M
Total Expenses$193.1M
Total Assets$810.5M
Grants Given3,711
Grant Total$831.0M
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Given
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INC
TO ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES
$3,600,000
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
TO ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES
$3,300,000
AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
FOR THE DEMOCRACY FRONTLINES FUND
$2,061,856
GLOBAL IMPACT
FOR THE EMERGING BILINGUAL COLLABORATIVE
$2,000,000
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
FOR THE CENTER FOR FAMILY MATH
$1,900,000
Showing up to 5 of 3,711 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Caitlin Heising
SECRETARY
Chelsey Scaffidi
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
Elizabeth D Simons
SEC (THRU 7/8/24), INTERIM CEO & PRES
Jennifer Shipp
TREASURER (THRU 1/7/24), FINANCE DIR
Judy Blumenstein
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER
Kevin Luu
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.0M | $193.1M | $810.5M |
| 2023 | $152.1M | $189.5M | $872.1M |
| 2022 | $430.1M | $177.0M | $847.2M |
| 2020 | $190.7M | $148.9M | $753.0M |
| 2019 | $130.3M | $128.9M | $592.4M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $130.3M to $60.0M (-54%), with total assets most recently reported at $810.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, and 4 other states.
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