The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida, registered in 1987, with $1,384,616 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
200 S Biscayne Blvd 7th Floor, Miami, FL, 33131 EIN 59-2757208 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$11.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · -86% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation: 53 mo reserves · -86% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $102K (FY2015) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $11.5M
Operating margin
-86.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.5M
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$11.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,384,616▼2.3% | $2,582,003▲85.2% | $11,483,309▲0.3% | $11,504,143▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,416,494▲294% | $1,393,983▼2.1% | $11,444,774▼0.9% | $11,464,774▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$729,254▼148% | $1,424,482▲24.4% | $11,552,892▼15.7% | $11,552,892▼15.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,528,396▲14.1% | $1,144,726▲5.0% | $13,711,262▲2.7% | $13,711,264▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,339,090▲85.1% | $1,090,488▲3.6% | $13,344,316▼1.0% | $13,382,970▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $723,363▼85.1% | $1,052,533▲14.6% | $13,479,633▲0.1% | $13,479,633▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,839,527▲370% | $918,315▲9.5% | $13,463,662▲53.8% | $13,463,662▲41.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,029,357▲479% | $838,834▲138% | $8,751,887▲2.2% | $9,542,450▲5.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $177,661▲74.0% | $351,859▼53.6% | $8,561,364▼2.0% | $9,058,934▼7.7% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $102,115 | $758,747▲24.8% | $8,735,562▼11.3% | $9,816,459▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $608,051▼9.3% | $9,850,918▲0.7% | $10,203,990▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $670,750▼14.8% | $9,786,434▼4.2% | $10,141,921▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $787,022▲31.1% | $10,219,892▲2.1% | $10,575,331▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2009 | — | $600,351 | $10,012,330 | $10,357,015 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2757208, based in Miami, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2757208.
- How much revenue does The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation report?
- The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation reported $1,384,616 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Leon J Simkins Charitable Foundation (EIN 59-2757208) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.