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Simpkins Lee Foundation

Preselected recipients only Albany, New York · EIN 814962342

Simpkins Lee Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $210,000 and the largest $210,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $210,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$610,0001$3.7 million
2024$210,0001$4.0 million
2025$210,0001$4.3 million

How to apply

Simpkins Lee 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$210,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various - Cash (See Statement)
Albany, NY
General charitable purposes$210,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Simpkins Lee Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Simpkins Lee Foundation give?

$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $210,000.

Who runs Simpkins Lee Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Neil P Simpkins (President) and Miyoung E Lee (Secretary & Treasurer).

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