Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brownsburg, Indiana. It supports nonprofits working in targeted communities on animal welfare, environmental change, substance abuse, cultural and educational opportunities, and pathways to sports, recreation, and safety.
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bill Simpson Foundation Inc gave $613K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state California. 68% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $612,500
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,758
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $18,008,634
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (21 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Grant request applications must be submitted electronically. Awards are made on a rolling basis, and all grants must align with the foundation’s mission.
- Review Cycle
- The website states that its application season runs from January through March 1 and that applications submitted outside that window cannot be considered. The 2026 application window has passed.
- Deadline
- The website states that its application season runs from January through March 1 and that applications submitted…
- Contact
Application contact: Signaturefd Elizabeth Burdette
Mailing address: 1230 Peachtree St Ne Suite 1800, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 473-4924
Email: elizabeth.burdette@signaturefd.com
Website: https://www.billsimpsonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill Simpson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Guide Dogs of the Desert ($120K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 89 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were California (23%), North Carolina (16%), Michigan (12%), Wyoming (10%), and Florida (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bill Simpson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 31 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $579K (2023) to $613K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $613K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guide Dogs of the Desert Palm Springs, CA | General support | $120,000 |
| Gamers Outreach Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $75,000 |
| Carving the Future Jackson, WY | General support | $40,000 |
| Independent Picture House Charlotte, NC | Grant for Inflatable Screen | $40,000 |
| Reef Relief Inc Key West, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) Annapolis, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc Charlotte, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Teton Village, WY | General support | $20,000 |
| The Traveling Gnomes Denver, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education San Gregorio, CA | General support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,008,634 | $2,112,838 | $2,420,553 | $612,500 | 31 | $961,294 | $569,544 | $929,697 |
| 2024 | $18,366,921 | $2,034,091 | $2,422,171 | $605,000 | 22 | $919,823 | $488,261 | $924,525 |
| 2023 | $18,990,388 | $1,996,096 | $2,331,119 | $579,000 | 36 | $893,227 | $515,234 | $916,759 |
| 2022 | $19,361,805 | $1,885,620 | $1,582,039 | — | — | $219,506 | $386,169 | $811,465 |
| 2021 | $13,930,061 | — | $19,522 | — | — | $19,522 | — | $2,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill Simpson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $930K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it invests in nonprofits working on animal welfare, environmental change, substance abuse, relevant cultural and educational opportunities, and pathways to sports, recreation, and safety.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work within those areas. Guide Dogs of the Desert says it provides custom-trained guide dogs to support safe mobility, companionship, and independence for blind people and people with special needs. Reef Relief says it works to improve and protect coral reef ecosystems. Carving the Future says it empowers youth through snowboarding and skateboarding. Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating says it provides the therapeutic value of sailing to people with disabilities, recovering warriors, and youth from underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $612,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $14,000. Its largest grants included $120,000 to Guide Dogs of the Desert, $75,000 to Gamers Outreach Foundation, $40,000 to Carving the Future, and $40,000 to Independent Picture House for an inflatable screen. Other grants included $30,000 to Reef Relief and $25,000 each to Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating and Humane Society of Charlotte.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dillon Simpson, Sabrina Simpson, Jesse Horn, Michael Mock, and Michael Cordesius as directors.
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dillon Simpson
Director
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Jesse Horn
Director
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Michael Cordesius
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Michael Mock
Director
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Sabrina Simpson
Director
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Dillon Simpson (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
How much does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc give each year?
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc gave $613K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $605K across 22 grants.
What is Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $19,758, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill Simpson Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc give grants?
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Michigan (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (3 grants), Key West, FL (2 grants), Annapolis, MD (2 grants) and Brownsburg, IN (2 grants).
Does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Guide Dogs of the Desert ($120,000), Gamers Outreach Foundation ($75,000) and Carving the Future ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bill Simpson Foundation Inc?
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $961K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $930K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bill Simpson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it invests in nonprofits working on animal welfare, environmental change, substance abuse, relevant cultural and educational opportunities, and pathways to sports, recreation, and safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill Simpson Foundation Inc?
Grant request applications must be submitted electronically. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bill Simpson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3992087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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