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The Simpson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brentwood, Tennessee · EIN 873223848

The Simpson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,196 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $11,000. 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 up from $77,157 the year before.

77% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$65,27310$1.7 million
2024$77,15723$2.1 million
2025$84,19623$2.4 million

How to apply

The Simpson Family 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

What The Simpson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee17$67,036
Florida4$11,660
North Carolina2$5,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 23 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
TinCup Charity Group
Brentwood, TN
Charity$11,000
Brentwoodbaptist
Brentwood, TN
Charity$10,000
Brentwoodbaptist
Brentwood, TN
Charity$10,000
Dsamt
Nashville, TN
Charity$5,000
Gigi S Nashville
Franklin, TN
Charity$5,000
Farm 127
Matthew, NC
Charity$5,000
GiGis Playhouse Nashv
Franklin, TN
Charity$5,000
Best Buddies
Miami, FL
Charity$5,000
Best Buddies
Miami, FL
Charity$3,087
Limestone Title Golf T
Franklin, TN
Charity$3,000
Brightstone
Franklin, TN
Charity$3,000
Dsamt
Nashville, TN
Charity$3,000
Gigi S Nashville
Franklin, TN
Charity$2,750
Best Buddies
Miami, FL
Charity$2,573
In His Grip Ministries
Brentwood, TN
Charity$2,500
Brett Boyer Foundation
Franklin, TN
Charity$2,500
St Jude Childrens Re
Memphis, TN
Charity$2,000
Best Buddies
Miami, FL
Charity$1,000
Graceworks Ministries
Franklin, TN
Charity$1,000
Nashville Urban Debate
Nashville, TN
Charity$1,000
Greyfriars Classical A
Matthew, NC
Charity$500
TAX990
Expense, TN
Charity$171
Irs Usataxpymt
Expense, TN
Charity$115

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Simpson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Simpson Family Foundation give?

$84,196 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The Simpson Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Alex Simpson (Director) and Martha Simpson (Director).

What does The Simpson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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