William & Hope G Simpson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William & Hope G Simpson Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $302,272 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,272 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 14 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
William & Hope G 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.
What William & Hope G Simpson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 3 | $43,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $22,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,111 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex School | Field House Construction | $1.0 million |
| International Skydiving Museum and Hall of Fame | Restricted | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of New York | Unrestricted | $31,500 |
| Fay School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic INC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi & Americans Fund | Match | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 1000 Freinds of Florida | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Contributions from Partnerships | Charitable activities | $111 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan B Mellin
- Debra M Mcoy
- Mark Liyeos
- Howard B Simpson
- Sheila C Issenberg
- James Curtis III
Questions people ask
Does William & Hope G Simpson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Hope G Simpson Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs William & Hope G Simpson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan B Mellin (President), Debra M Mcoy (Secretary), Mark Liyeos (Treasurer) and Howard B Simpson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does William & Hope G Simpson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.