Simperman-Corette Foundation
Accepts applications
Simperman-Corette Foundation is a private foundation in Sammamish, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $309,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $304,000 | 3 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $309,000 | 3 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 7 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Roy W Simperman 320 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd 393, Sammamish, WA 98040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (425) 650-3700 |
| What to submit | Purpose of the request; current financial statements; other funding sources; IRS letter of determination; list of board members & executives; |
| Deadlines | November 1 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Simperman-Corette Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Washington | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Hawaii | 2 | $181,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll College | Contribution to scholarship fund | $1.4 million |
| O'Dea High School | Contribution to scholarship fund | $875,000 |
| St James Cathedral | General support | $280,000 |
| Butte Central Educational Foundation | Contribution to scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory | General support | $100,000 |
| Parker School | General support | $81,000 |
| Powell County Community Foundation | Support of community based programs | $55,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roy F Simperman
- Roy W Simperman
- Kevin J Clark
- Frances A Simperman
- Kimberly Freutel
- Gavin Skok
Questions people ask
Does Simperman-Corette Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1.
How much does Simperman-Corette Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Simperman-Corette Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roy F Simperman (President/Treasurer (Deceased 02/25)), Roy W Simperman (President (From 05/25)), Kevin J Clark (Vice President/Treasurer (From 05/25)) and Frances A Simperman (Secretary (Thru 09/25)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Simperman-Corette Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.