History

The granddaughter of Ola and L.B. Simmons founded The Simmons Foundation in 1993 as a tribute to her grandparents’ lifelong tradition of contributing toward the betterment of any community in which they lived. The Simmons Foundation expresses its values by funding organizations that help those whose resources are limited, so they can lead productive, fulfilling and responsible lives with dignity and respect. In this manner, the Foundation honors the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Simmons. The Foundation’s primary interests are education, health and human services.

Since its inception, The Simmons Foundation has funded or committed over $20 million in grants, predominately in Harris and surrounding counties in Texas.