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    Simple Generosity Foundation

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    EIN (Tax ID): 47-5570019

    About Simple Generosity Foundation

    We simplify and elevate charitable giving for companies by matching brands with vetted nonprofits, managing donation distributions and compliance, and unlocking new funding sources for small and community-based organizations. Our work is rooted in generosity, equity and humanity.

    Focus Areas

    corporate/community givingnonprofit capacity buildinglocal community impactdisaster responseeducationconservationgender equity

    Funding Style

    general operating supportunrestricted/core fundingorganizational capacity/stabilitycore administrative support

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    About Simple Generosity Foundation

    Simple Generosity Foundation’s recent grantmaking is dominated by operating support to nonprofit organizations working across service, education, health, and environmental causes. The largest listed grant goes to Meals on Wheels America for $270,460, followed by United Service Organizations Inc. at $172,279 and Team Rubicon at $151,125, showing a pattern of sizable general support rather than project-only awards. The foundation also backs organizations serving specific communities and public-interest missions, including Comfort Cases, Farmhouse Fresh Animal Sanctuary, National Womens History Museum, YouthBuild Global, and America on Tech. Its grant list includes groups tied to disaster response, food access, veteran support, youth opportunity, climate, and animal welfare. Several awards are made to national intermediaries and service organizations, while others support local or issue-specific nonprofits such as New Eyes for the Needy Inc., Family Promise, USA Cares Inc., and Girls Who Code Inc. The recurring use of operating support suggests an emphasis on institutional stability and flexible funding for organizations already positioned to deliver programs. The foundation’s public profile also points to a broader client-driven giving model: it manages donation distributions and nonprofit matching for corporate and platform partners, which helps explain the variety of recipient types in its grant record.

    What Simple Generosity Foundation Funds

    In human services, Simple Generosity Foundation gave $270,460 to Meals on Wheels America for operating support and $148,299 to Comfort Cases for operating support, indicating direct backing for organizations serving older adults and children. Veterans and disaster-response work also appear in the record: United Service Organizations Inc. received $172,279 for operating support, and Team Rubicon received $151,125 for operating support. The foundation also supports education and career pathways. YouthBuild Global received $110,160 for operating support, National Urban Fellows Inc. received $78,901, and America on Tech received $65,656, all reflecting investment in organizational capacity for learning and leadership pipelines. Environmental and civic causes are present as well. Our Climate Education Fund received $80,020, while Oceana Inc. received $38,267 and Solutions Project Inc. received $45,238, each on an operating-support basis. These awards show a mix of national advocacy groups and service nonprofits within the same grant year.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $4.4M

    Total Assets

    $2.8M

    Total Revenue

    $6.8M

    Total Expenses

    $8.8M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $5K and $9K, with a median of $6K.

    25th Percentile

    $5K

    Median

    $6K

    75th Percentile

    $9K

    Geographic Reach

    National37 states funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in CA.

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    How Simple Generosity Foundation Gives

    Typical grants are modest relative to the foundation’s annual total: the 25th percentile is $5,482, the median is $6,466, and the 75th percentile is $9,129. The recent record also includes a much larger upper tier of operating grants, which suggests a dual pattern of many smaller awards alongside fewer high-dollar commitments. All recent grants listed are from 2024, and the foundation is classified as a public charity and a regular funder. The grant record provided here shows operating support as the dominant stated purpose.

    Where Simple Generosity Foundation Makes Grants

    The recipient footprint is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided: 294 grants, or 100%, went to U.S. organizations. By grant count, Indiana is the top state for giving. Recent grants are spread across major nonprofit hubs including Arlington, VA; New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; and Boston, MA, with multiple awards also landing in New Jersey, Maryland, and Illinois. The pattern suggests national distribution rather than concentration in the foundation’s Maine headquarters.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Simple Generosity Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does Simple Generosity Foundation support most often?

    The recent grants show support for human services, veteran services, disaster response, education, climate, food access, animal welfare, and cultural or civic organizations. Examples in the record include Meals on Wheels America, United Service Organizations Inc., Team Rubicon, YouthBuild Global, Girls Who Code Inc., and Oceana Inc., most often with operating support.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $5,482, the median is $6,466, and the 75th percentile is $9,129. That distribution sits alongside a smaller number of much larger operating grants in the recent record.

    Does Simple Generosity Foundation make recurring grants or one-time grants?

    The data show a 2024 grant record and a client-driven partner-network model, but the recent grants list provided here does not identify repeat recipients across multiple years. What is clear is that the foundation uses ongoing nonprofit partner pools and intake processes to route client-funded donations.

    How do nonprofits get considered for funding?

    Simple Generosity Foundation’s programs include an open nonprofit partner network and a charity lookup/questionnaire process. Nonprofits create a free account, complete a questionnaire, and may be added to the pool for client-managed giving programs and cause-marketing campaigns; the active programs are marked as accepting unsolicited participation.

    Where do the grants go geographically?

    The grant record is entirely U.S.-based, with 294 grants to U.S. recipients. Indiana is the top state by grant count, and recent awards also appear in Arlington, New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Boston, and Chicago.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Simple Generosity Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $500 – $2K

    Target Circle (community giving via Simple Generosity)

    community supportlocal charitiescause marketing+1 more

    Who can apply: Charities must be in good standing and in Simple Generosity's database/pool of potential grantees. Target Circle prioritizes regionally relevant charities with strong local presence and aligns selections to Target's guidelines. Fundraising events, schools, universities, PTAs, booster clubs, and fraternal organizations are not eligible.

    Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; charities submit once and remain in the database for future consideration.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Meals on Wheels AmericaArlington, VA$271,5482025Operating Support
    United Service Organizations IncArlington, VA$172,2792025Operating Support
    Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA$152,3282025Operating Support
    Comfort CasesGaithersburg, MD$146,4212025Operating Support
    National Womens History MuseumAlexandria, VA$115,6072025Operating Support
    YouthBuild GlobalRoxbury, MA$110,1602025Operating Support
    Farm Aid IncSomerville, MA$91,3642025Operating Support
    Our Climate Education FundWashington, DC$80,0202025Operating Support
    National Urban Fellows IncNew York, NY$78,9012025Operating Support
    New Eyes for the Needy IncShort Hills, NJ$78,3232025Operating Support
    Family PromiseSummit, NJ$66,5002025Operating Support
    Jane Addams Peace Association IncNew York, NY$65,6862025Operating Support
    Girls Who Code IncNew York, NY$63,1972025Operating Support
    Feeding AmericaChicago, IL$61,9722025Operating Support
    USA Cares IncLouisville, KY$58,4882025Operating Support
    APIA ScholarsWashington, DC$58,3112025Operating Support
    Music WillMontclair, NJ$55,2652025Operating Support
    Solutions Project IncOakland, CA$45,2382025Operating Support
    BeLoved AshevilleAsheville, NC$40,9702025Operating Support
    Erikas LighthouseWinnetka, IL$34,8722025Operating Support
    Reach Out And Read IncBoston, MA$34,4662025Operating Support
    Alzheimers AssociationPurchase, NY$33,8762025Operating Support
    American Civil Liberties Union FounNew York, NY$33,8102025Operating Support
    St Jude Childrens Research HospitMemphis, TN$32,3712025Operating Support
    Daffy Charitable FundLos Altos, CA$30,9602025Operating Support
    Farmhouse Fresh Animal SanctuaryMcKinney, TX$30,7602025Operating Support
    American Cancer Society IncHagerstown, MD$27,3192025Operating Support
    Martin Luther King Jr CenterAtlanta, GA$24,9272025Operating Support
    One Tree Planted IncShelburne, VT$24,8952025Operating Support
    Lancaster Archery FoundationLeola, PA$24,3712025Operating Support
    CORE Community Organized Relief EffLos Angeles, CA$23,5832025Operating Support
    Climate ResolveLos Angeles, CA$23,2222025Operating Support
    The Community Foundation of MiddleNashville, TN$22,5752025Operating Support
    Wounded Warrior Project IncJacksonville, FL$21,9412025Operating Support
    American Red CrossBoone, IA$21,8852025Operating Support
    Coalition for Clean AirLos Angeles, CA$21,0702025Operating Support
    Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA$20,9712025Operating Support
    Encircle Family and Youth ResourceSalt Lake City, UT$20,2832025Operating Support
    Girls on the Run InternationalCharlotte, NC$18,8572025Operating Support
    Positive Childhood Alliance North CMorrisville, NC$18,4442025Operating Support
    Student Leadership Network IncNew York, NY$18,0772025Operating Support
    Waterkeeper AllianceNew York, NY$16,1632025Operating Support
    Northeast Texas CASATexarkana, TX$15,7672025Operating Support
    American Heart AssociationDallas, TX$15,7462025Operating Support
    Violence Intervention Program IncNew York, NY$15,3052025Operating Support
    Conservation NWSeattle, WA$15,1642025Operating Support
    MENDPacoima, CA$14,5092025Operating Support
    California FFA FoundationGalt, CA$13,8882025Operating Support
    Mental Health America of WIMilwaukee, WI$13,4942025Operating Support
    Teen Lifeline IncPhoenix, AZ$13,1142025Operating Support

    Meals on Wheels America

    $271,548
    Arlington, VA2025

    Operating Support

    United Service Organizations Inc

    $172,279
    Arlington, VA2025

    Operating Support

    Team Rubicon

    $152,328
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Operating Support

    Comfort Cases

    $146,421
    Gaithersburg, MD2025

    Operating Support

    National Womens History Museum

    $115,607
    Alexandria, VA2025

    Operating Support

    YouthBuild Global

    $110,160
    Roxbury, MA2025

    Operating Support

    Farm Aid Inc

    $91,364
    Somerville, MA2025

    Operating Support

    Our Climate Education Fund

    $80,020
    Washington, DC2025

    Operating Support

    National Urban Fellows Inc

    $78,901
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    New Eyes for the Needy Inc

    $78,323
    Short Hills, NJ2025

    Operating Support

    Family Promise

    $66,500
    Summit, NJ2025

    Operating Support

    Jane Addams Peace Association Inc

    $65,686
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    Girls Who Code Inc

    $63,197
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    Feeding America

    $61,972
    Chicago, IL2025

    Operating Support

    USA Cares Inc

    $58,488
    Louisville, KY2025

    Operating Support

    APIA Scholars

    $58,311
    Washington, DC2025

    Operating Support

    Music Will

    $55,265
    Montclair, NJ2025

    Operating Support

    Solutions Project Inc

    $45,238
    Oakland, CA2025

    Operating Support

    BeLoved Asheville

    $40,970
    Asheville, NC2025

    Operating Support

    Erikas Lighthouse

    $34,872
    Winnetka, IL2025

    Operating Support

    Reach Out And Read Inc

    $34,466
    Boston, MA2025

    Operating Support

    Alzheimers Association

    $33,876
    Purchase, NY2025

    Operating Support

    American Civil Liberties Union Foun

    $33,810
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    St Jude Childrens Research Hospit

    $32,371
    Memphis, TN2025

    Operating Support

    Daffy Charitable Fund

    $30,960
    Los Altos, CA2025

    Operating Support

    Farmhouse Fresh Animal Sanctuary

    $30,760
    McKinney, TX2025

    Operating Support

    American Cancer Society Inc

    $27,319
    Hagerstown, MD2025

    Operating Support

    Martin Luther King Jr Center

    $24,927
    Atlanta, GA2025

    Operating Support

    One Tree Planted Inc

    $24,895
    Shelburne, VT2025

    Operating Support

    Lancaster Archery Foundation

    $24,371
    Leola, PA2025

    Operating Support

    CORE Community Organized Relief Eff

    $23,583
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Operating Support

    Climate Resolve

    $23,222
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Operating Support

    The Community Foundation of Middle

    $22,575
    Nashville, TN2025

    Operating Support

    Wounded Warrior Project Inc

    $21,941
    Jacksonville, FL2025

    Operating Support

    American Red Cross

    $21,885
    Boone, IA2025

    Operating Support

    Coalition for Clean Air

    $21,070
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Operating Support

    Homeboy Industries

    $20,971
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Operating Support

    Encircle Family and Youth Resource

    $20,283
    Salt Lake City, UT2025

    Operating Support

    Girls on the Run International

    $18,857
    Charlotte, NC2025

    Operating Support

    Positive Childhood Alliance North C

    $18,444
    Morrisville, NC2025

    Operating Support

    Student Leadership Network Inc

    $18,077
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    Waterkeeper Alliance

    $16,163
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    Northeast Texas CASA

    $15,767
    Texarkana, TX2025

    Operating Support

    American Heart Association

    $15,746
    Dallas, TX2025

    Operating Support

    Violence Intervention Program Inc

    $15,305
    New York, NY2025

    Operating Support

    Conservation NW

    $15,164
    Seattle, WA2025

    Operating Support

    MEND

    $14,509
    Pacoima, CA2025

    Operating Support

    California FFA Foundation

    $13,888
    Galt, CA2025

    Operating Support

    Mental Health America of WI

    $13,494
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    Operating Support

    Teen Lifeline Inc

    $13,114
    Phoenix, AZ2025

    Operating Support