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John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund

Accepts applications Jasper, Tennessee · EIN 626052488

John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund is a private foundation in Jasper, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $750. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2025 was the same as $4,500 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,0008$63,618
2024$4,5006$62,227
2025$4,5006$60,602

How to apply

ContactJohn W Moore
904 Dennsis Ave, Jasper, TN 37347
Phone or email(423) 718-8009
What to submitWritten application to board for tuition assistance
DeadlinesNo deadline,board meets in mid summer to make selection
RestrictionsMust be a graduate of marion co high school

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee6$4,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TN
Tuition$750
Individual
TN
Tuition$750
Individual
TN
Tuition$750
Individual
TN
Tuition$750
Individual
TN
Tuition$750
Individual
TN
Tuition$750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline,board meets in mid summer to make selection.

How much does John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund give?

$4,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Steve Lamb (President), Susan Price (Secretary) and John W Moore (Treasurer).

What does John W Simpson Jr Foundation Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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