Simpson Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Simpson Family Fund is a private foundation in Gillsville, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,150 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $650 and the largest $5,000. 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$12,150
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$650
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$210,385
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $11,500 | 13 | $225,619 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 16 | $213,208 |
| 2025 | $12,150 | 11 | $210,385 |
How to apply
Simpson Family Fund 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.
What Simpson Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $650 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boys Town | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Veterns of Foreign Wars | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Unrestricted | $650 |
| Marine Toys for Tots | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Museum | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Atlanta Mission | Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Jewish Health | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Coles Victory Lap | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elsie R Simpson
Questions people ask
Does Simpson Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simpson Family Fund give?
$12,150 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $650.
Who runs Simpson Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Elsie R Simpson (Trustee).
What does Simpson Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.