Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $555K. Net investment income was $416K.
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation at a glance
In short: Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation gave $555K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $555,000
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,286
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $9,736,863
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Phoenix Rescue Mission ($150K). Together the top 7 received $555K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 41 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2019) to $555K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $555K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Rescue Mission Phoenix, AZ | To General Fund | $150,000 |
| Colorado Community Church Aurora, CO | More Life Care Center | $100,000 |
| Denver Seminary Littleton, CO | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) Orlando, FL | CRU for Matt Thiessen | $55,000 |
| Healing Hands of Joy Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Africa Christian Ministries Keego Harbor, MI | General Fund | $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 | $9,736,863 | $442,985 | $608,292 | $555,000 | 7 | $555,000 | $416,075 | $516,617 |
| 2024 | $9,902,170 | $1,854,042 | $593,710 | $530,000 | 8 | $530,500 | $1,811,323 | $476,234 |
| 2023 | $8,641,838 | $2,273,746 | $572,859 | $530,000 | 9 | $531,500 | $1,977,782 | $411,518 |
| 2022 | $7,037,644 | $430,218 | $665,109 | $545,000 | 9 | $552,350 | $328,915 | $428,905 |
| 2021 | $7,210,209 | $1,910,542 | $386,980 | $297,000 | 8 | $303,930 | $824,147 | $440,017 |
| 2020 | $6,248,026 | $953,491 | $344,474 | $267,000 | 8 | — | $21,148 | $307,835 |
| 2019 | $5,639,011 | $1,148,960 | $316,609 | $236,000 | 8 | — | $86,945 | $268,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $517K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Bryan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation
How much does Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation give each year?
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation gave $555K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $530K across 8 grants.
What is Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's typical grant size?
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $79,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation give grants?
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (27%) and Florida (10%).
Does Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's largest grantees?
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Phoenix Rescue Mission ($150,000), Colorado Community Church ($100,000) and Denver Seminary ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation?
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $555K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $517K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's EIN?
Harold and Virginia Simpson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6332558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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