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James A Simpson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Rancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 330463667

James A Simpson Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,650 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,250. 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 down from $19,450 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$17,26511$141,172
2024$19,45010$161,586
2025$16,6509$95,547

How to apply

James A Simpson Foundation 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 James A Simpson Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California9$16,650

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mottino Family YMCA
Oceanside, CA
General program support$6,250
The Village Church
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General program support$5,000
Rancho Santa Fe Women's Fund
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General program support$2,300
Ucsb Foundation
Santa Barbara, CA
General program support$1,500
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General program support$1,000
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Encinitas, CA
General program support$200
San Diego Food Bank
San Diego, CA
General program support$200
Library Guild of Rancho Santa Fe
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General program support$100
Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
General program support$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James A Simpson Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does James A Simpson Foundation give?

$16,650 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs James A Simpson Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James A Simpson (President) and Tony Dubreville (Executive VP).

What does James A Simpson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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