Elizabeth Simons
United StatesphilanthropistFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Elizabeth Simons is a philanthropist known for her significant contributions to various causes, particularly in education and social equality. She is the daughter of the late hedge-fund co-founder James Simons and has recently made headlines for donating $250,000 to a super PAC supporting Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor.
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Elizabeth Simons is the daughter of the late hedge fund billionaire Jim Simons and contributed to a PAC supporting Mamdani.
Democratic Socialists challenge Democrats in the Age of the Super PACUnited States· 2026-08-10
Elizabeth Simons donated $750,000 to Jay Jones' campaign and is a prominent donor to left-wing causes.
Billionaire heiress donated $750K to disgraced Virginia AG candidate Jay JonesUnited States· 2025-10-08
Mamdani received a donation of $250,000 to a political action committee from Elizabeth Simons.
Zohran Mamdani leads in fundraising for New York City mayoral contest | Zohran Mamdani
United Kingdom· 2025-08-24
Elizabeth Simons made a substantial donation to a super PAC aligned with Zohran Mamdani.
NYC socialist who opposes billionaires takes money from hedge fund heiressUnited States· 2025-08-23Elizabeth Simons donated $250,000 earlier this month to a pro-Mamdani super PAC.
Mamdani’s fundraising surges past Cuomo, Adams in New York mayoral raceUnited States· 2025-08-23
