The IMU is saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Simons, co-founder of the Simons Foundation. The IMU is very grateful for the continuing support received from the Simons Foundation, especially for the IMU's activities in developing countries. Since 2013, the IMU has received very generous funding from the Simons Foundation for several travel research programs, crucial for our colleagues from developing countries, including the current IMU Simons Research Fellowship Program.