John Woodruff Simpson Memorial
John Woodruff Simpson Memorial is a private foundation, based in East Craftsbury, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $811K in total assets. In 2025, it made $61K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $33K.
John Woodruff Simpson Memorial at a glance
- Total assets
- $810,659
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $149,942
- +175.4% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $60,920
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $65,577
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John Woodruff Simpson Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital Atlanta, GA | Memorial Gift | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810,659 | $149,942 | $65,577 | — | — | $60,920 | $32,884 |
| 2024 | $661,429 | $54,436 | $57,203 | — | — | $53,620 | $17,096 |
| 2023 | $563,573 | $56,193 | $59,742 | — | — | $58,894 | $22,183 |
| 2022 | $528,181 | $99,525 | $52,757 | $100 | 1 | $50,846 | $22,044 |
| 2021 | $576,358 | $45,099 | $31,339 | — | — | — | $35,966 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Woodruff Simpson Memorial is led by Marion Bok, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marion Bok
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Shields
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saul Trevino
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Rylands-Isaacson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary White
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ramsdell
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Kinsey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Warnock
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Marlin
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Rowell
Secretary
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Rowell
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Wright
Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Valerie Morrison (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Twetten (2023–2024) — Priortrustee
- Former: Anne Hanson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carolyn Aiossa (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Natalie Kinsey-Warnok (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Morrissey (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Lou Rylands (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 John Woodruff Simpson Memorial
How large is John Woodruff Simpson Memorial?
John Woodruff Simpson Memorial reported $811K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $150K.
Where does John Woodruff Simpson Memorial operate?
John Woodruff Simpson Memorial has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is John Woodruff Simpson Memorial's EIN?
John Woodruff Simpson Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0210250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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