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Simpson Lighthouse Foundation

Preselected recipients only Greenwich, Connecticut · EIN 823758929

Simpson Lighthouse Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,750 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,875 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $35,000 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$35,0002$588,764
2024$13,7502$508,663

How to apply

Simpson Lighthouse 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 Simpson Lighthouse Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$10,000
Connecticut1$3,750

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
KIPP New York Inc
New York, NY
General unrestricted$10,000
Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
General unrestricted$3,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Simpson Lighthouse Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Simpson Lighthouse Foundation give?

$13,750 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,875.

Who runs Simpson Lighthouse Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Randolph C Simpson (President) and Natalie Simpson (Director).

What does Simpson Lighthouse Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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