John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation is a private foundation formed in 1925 by Olga and Simon Guggenheim in memory of their son, who died on April 26, 1922. The organization awards Guggenheim Fellowships to professionals who have demonstrated exceptional ability by publishing a significant body of work in the fields of natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the creative arts, excluding the performing arts.

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Formation1925 (1925)
Founder
  • Olga Guggenheim
  • Simon Guggenheim
HeadquartersNew York City, New York, U.S.
President
Edward Hirsch
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