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The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN

Preselected recipients only Mobile, Alabama · EIN 636184150

The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,334 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $8,667 and the largest $8,667. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $16,346 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,9002$332,845
2024$16,3462$341,519
2025$17,3342$375,582

How to apply

The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama2$17,334

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Classical Ballet of Mobile Inc
Mobile, AL
For support in the performing arts$8,667
The Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation
Daphne, AL
Research, education and support$8,667

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN give?

$17,334 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $8,667.

Who runs The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN?

Its 2025 filing lists Stephen A Davis (Trustee), Beverly C Davis (Trustee) and Christopher M Davis (Trustee).

What does The Mary Ann Simpson and Lionel S Simpson Charitable FDTN fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.

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