Jessie G S Simpson #1
Jessie G S Simpson #1 is a private foundation, based in Radnor, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $79K.
Jessie G S Simpson #1 at a glance
In short: Jessie G S Simpson #1 gave $120K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,280,032
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Jessie G S Simpson #1 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whyy - PBS Support of Children's Education Program ($20K). Together the top 6 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jessie G S Simpson #1 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $96K (2020) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whyy - PBS Support of Children's Education Program Philadelphia, PA | For General Support | $20,000 |
| Chop Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For General Support | $20,000 |
| Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School Glenside, PA | For General Support | $20,000 |
| The Childhood Resilience Foundation Bryn Mawr, PA | For General Support | $20,000 |
| The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | For General Support | $20,000 |
| Overbrook School for the Blind Philadelphia, PA | For 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 | $1,280,032 | $88,456 | $140,233 | $120,000 | 6 | $130,412 | $79,230 | $133,746 |
| 2024 | $1,331,233 | $80,575 | $128,151 | $102,000 | 6 | $112,214 | $71,562 | $129,967 |
| 2023 | $1,377,839 | $452,307 | $132,254 | $110,400 | 6 | $123,775 | $443,828 | $114,468 |
| 2022 | $1,060,128 | $33,486 | $141,711 | $114,000 | 6 | $130,915 | $34,153 | $122,652 |
| 2021 | $1,168,509 | $103,224 | $118,950 | $99,000 | 6 | $109,666 | $94,067 | $130,675 |
| 2020 | $1,184,041 | $-2,669 | $113,889 | $96,000 | 6 | — | $35,050 | $109,317 |
| 2019 | $1,300,367 | $92,599 | $115,433 | $98,000 | 6 | — | $84,759 | $104,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jessie G S Simpson #1 reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jessie G S Simpson #1's only listed officer is Fiduciary Trust Company Intl Of PA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fiduciary Trust Company Intl Of PA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Pennsylvania Trust Company (2019) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Fiduciary Trust Company Intl of PA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Jessie G S Simpson #1
How much does Jessie G S Simpson #1 give each year?
Jessie G S Simpson #1 gave $120K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 6 grants.
What is Jessie G S Simpson #1's typical grant size?
Jessie G S Simpson #1's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jessie G S Simpson #1 give grants?
Jessie G S Simpson #1 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Jessie G S Simpson #1 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jessie G S Simpson #1's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jessie G S Simpson #1's largest grantees?
Jessie G S Simpson #1's largest 2025 grantees include Whyy - PBS Support of Children's Education Program ($20,000), Chop Foundation ($20,000) and Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jessie G S Simpson #1?
Jessie G S Simpson #1 reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Jessie G S Simpson #1's EIN?
Jessie G S Simpson #1's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6200960. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
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