Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brownsburg, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $612,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $120,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$612,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was up from $605,000 the year before.
87% 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 | $579,000 | 36 | $21.3 million |
| 2024 | $605,000 | 22 | $21.2 million |
| 2025 | $612,500 | 31 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | SignatureFD Elizabeth Burdette 1230 Peachtree St NE Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 473-4924, elizabeth.burdette@signaturefd.com |
| What to submit | Grant request applications must be submitted electronically. |
| Deadlines | Grant awards will be made on a rolling basis. |
| Restrictions | All grants must align with the mission of the Bill Simpson Foundation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bill Simpson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $140,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $75,000 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $61,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $60,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $55,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $45,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $27,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | General support | $120,000 |
| Gamers Outreach Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Carving the Future | General support | $40,000 |
| Independent Picture House | Grant for Inflatable Screen | $40,000 |
| Reef Relief Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) | General support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | General support | $20,000 |
| The Traveling Gnomes | General support | $20,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | General support | $20,000 |
| Bullies 2 the Rescue | General support | $15,000 |
| Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| FIDO Inc aka Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside | General support | $15,000 |
| Project ANGEL of Hendricks County | General support | $15,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing of Brownsburg Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Canal Dock Boathouse Inc | General support | $14,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| International Associations of Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| United Cavalry Carolinas | General support | $10,000 |
| Behavioral Health Leadership Institute | General support | $7,500 |
| Challenge Aspen | General support | $7,500 |
| Charm City Care Connection Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | General support | $7,500 |
| Halfway There Rescue | General support | $7,500 |
| International OCD Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| K9's For Warriors | General support | $7,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | General support | $7,500 |
| The Oscar Mike Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis | General support | $5,000 |
| USA Snowboard and Freeski Assocation | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of PAC (Pinedale Aquatic Center) | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dillon Simpson
- Sabrina Simpson
- Jesse Horn
- Michael Mock
- Michael Cordesius
Questions people ask
Does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant awards will be made on a rolling basis..
How much does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc give?
$612,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Bill Simpson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dillon Simpson (Director), Sabrina Simpson (Director), Jesse Horn (Director) and Michael Mock (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, international and health.