Simpson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Simpson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,539 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $49,496. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$225,539
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$49,496
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $236,074 the year before.
45% 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 | $188,834 | 37 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $236,074 | 35 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $225,539 | 33 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Simpson 4501 E Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55418 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 399-0500 |
| What to submit | Application instructions are supplied with invitation |
| Deadlines | Deadlines are supplied with invitation |
| Restrictions | Candidates must be invited to apply |
What Simpson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23 | $185,360 |
| Florida | 1 | $29,072 |
| Colorado | 4 | $8,277 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $1,750 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $550 |
| California | 1 | $530 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy Oic | Support individuals in the community | $49,496 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | General support | $29,072 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Support u of m twin cities and u of m duluth | $27,512 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - housing & transportation expenses | $15,982 |
| Individual | Financial need - education expense | $12,000 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - housing & transportation expenses | $11,000 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - loan repayments | $10,385 |
| Individual | Financial need - education expense | $10,000 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - housing & transportation expenses | $8,100 |
| Individual | Financial need - education expense | $7,800 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - dental expenses | $6,769 |
| Northeast Youth and Family Services | General support | $5,021 |
| Summit Foundation | Support summit county communities | $4,124 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - medical expenses | $3,400 |
| Washburn High School Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Angels | Support the school | $2,591 |
| National Repertory Orchestra | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - medical expenses | $2,012 |
| Andean Community Partners | Support health services in peru | $2,000 |
| Filmnorth | General support | $2,000 |
| Bancroft PTO - Bancroft Elementary School | Support the elementary school | $1,850 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - transportation expenses | $1,175 |
| Building Hope Summit County | General support | $1,133 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - dental expenses | $1,077 |
| Individual | Financial hardship - transportation expenses | $1,040 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General support | $1,000 |
| Scott Volunteer Fire Department | General support | $1,000 |
| Hawk Home Run Club | General support | $550 |
| Trust for Public Land | General support | $530 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General support | $520 |
| Northwest Passage Limited | Support mental health services | $500 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Support lakeland food pantry | $250 |
| MN Conservation Volunteer | General support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Simpson
- Carin M Simpson
- Abigail A Lane
Questions people ask
Does Simpson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines are supplied with invitation.
How much does Simpson Family Foundation give?
$225,539 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Simpson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William A Simpson (President), Carin M Simpson (Vice President) and Abigail A Lane (Secretary).
What does Simpson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and health.