Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation
The Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York, established in 1958. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and maintains a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$271K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
85
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in the following areas:
- Education (general support)
- Medicine and medical care provision
- Religious organizations and church support
- Public awareness and public support initiatives
- General operating and general support for nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed additional grants totaling $154,483 across approximately 45 other grantees in 2024.
Grant Range
$300–$27,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas in:
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Montana
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,229,700 |
| Total Revenues | $423,673 |
| Total Expenses | $406,019 |
| Investment Income & Dividends | $91,892 |
Financial Trend: Investment income increased 10.7% from fiscal year 2023 ($83,008) to 2024 ($91,892).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,229,700 | $3,203,117 | $3,395,152 |
| Revenue | $423,673 | $227,477 | $160,820 |
| Expenses | $406,019 | $413,342 | $358,969 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $271,183 | $251,150 | $232,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $289,422 | $64,611 | $40,215 |
| Distributable Amount | $268,039 | $240,094 | $250,447 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M T BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $30,700 |
| HUGH J T SIMPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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