Marilyn Simons Biography
Marilyn Simons earned a Ph.D. in economics at Stony Brook University and co-founded the Simons Foundation in 1994 34.
Full nameMarilyn Hawrys Simons
NationalityUnited States
Known forCo-founder and chair of the Simons Foundation; widow of Jim Simons
Early life
The sources reviewed do not report Marilyn Simons's birth date or birthplace.
Education
She earned a B.A. and a Ph.D. in economics at Stony Brook University 34.
Marriage
She married Jim Simons in 1977. The Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy page says she met him at Stony Brook University 57.
A career in philanthropy
She co-founded the Simons Foundation with her husband in 1994 and led it as president until July 2021 4.
Frequently asked questions
She holds a B.A. and a Ph.D. in economics from Stony Brook University.
In 1977, according to the Simons Foundation.
In 1994, by Marilyn and Jim Simons.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Simons Foundation, Simons Foundation Co-Founder and Chair Marilyn Simons Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 29 Apr 2024, Education, foundation
2 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, James H. and Marilyn H. Simons, 1 Jan 1970, Meeting at Stony Brook
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