Simons Foundation

Overview

The Simons Foundation supports mathematics, basic sciences, and computational research through the Flatiron Institute and grant programs.¹

The endowment supports fundamental research in mathematics and the basic sciences.¹

Estimated AUM: $4.5B as of Dec 31, 2024²
Capital pool: private foundation endowment¹
Investment model: Not listed yet¹
Investment approach: We accept risk and failure in pursuit of long-term progress, innovation and impact.³
Spending support: Not listed yet
Spending policy: Not listed yet
Asset allocation: Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: fixed income.¹
Performance: Not listed yet
Governance: 14, 2025 Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance View Filing Schedules ▼ Form 990PF Accounting Fees Schedule All Other Program Related Investments Schedule Distribution from Corpus Election Expenditure Responsibility Statement General explanation attachment Investments - other schedule Land, etc.¹
Investment team: Not listed yet¹
Unfunded commitments: Not listed yet
Source freshness: Last verified Jul 4, 2026 · Verified

Last verified Jul 4, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Website (simonsfoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Institution type, Capital pool, Headquarters, Investment model, Asset allocation, Governance, Investment team, Investment office page · checked Jul 3, 2026
Form 990 (projects.propublica.org)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
Job posting (simonsfoundation.org)Investment approach · checked Jul 4, 2026