Simpkins Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Simpkins Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $486,770 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $418,200 | 29 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $486,770 | 37 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 36 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Simpkins Family Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Simpkins Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | $979,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $22,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,900 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida United Methodist Children's | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Museum of Arts & Sciences | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| The Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| First United Methodist Church of Ormond Beach | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Sma Healthcare Foundation | Unrestricted | $102,500 |
| Church of the Commons | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| FBH Community Inc | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Commission 127 Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Florid | Unrestricted | $28,000 |
| Ormond Beach Police Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Brevard | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cannonball Kids Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Easy Access of Daytona Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Council on Aging | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Central FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Furry Friends | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Halifax Urban Ministries Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Kyle Pease Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Central and Northern FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Adventhealth Daytona Beach Foundati | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Embassy of Hope Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Vcso Charity Committee Inc | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| 71MVP Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sailing Center Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Scouting America | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Arc of Volusia Daytona | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Help Hope Live | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Volusia Community Arts | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New Friends New Life | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill K Simpkins
- Bernard Blake Hunter
- Adam Agner Crouch
- Brittany Sobering
- Kyle Jakubcin
- Robin Godber
Questions people ask
Does Simpkins Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simpkins Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Simpkins Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill K Simpkins (Director, PR), Bernard Blake Hunter (Director), Adam Agner Crouch (Director) and Brittany Sobering (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Simpkins Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.