Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation
The Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation gave $290K across 87 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $289,983
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 87
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,333
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,555,312
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (8 of 87, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% 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 Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (239) 397-5002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Health Ministries of Christ ($22K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
412 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 412 grants of 412 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 3% to New York, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Maryland. The filing also lists Connecticut at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 87 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 155% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $211K (2019) to $300K (2021). In 2025 it made 87 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Ministries of Christ Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $22,000 |
| Foundation for Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $21,500 |
| UPMC Pinnacle Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Region (MA Enola, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| New Hope Ministries Dillsburg, PA | General Support | $13,333 |
| Greenlight Operation Camp Hill, PA | General Support | $13,000 |
| Joseph T Simpson Public Library Mechanicsburg, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Veterans Outreach of PA Mechanicsburg, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| YMCA Harrisburg Area Harrisburg, PA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Camp Hebron Halifax, PA | General Support | $8,000 |
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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 | $3,555,312 | $807,120 | $480,227 | $289,983 | 87 | $426,379 | $759,976 | $275,517 |
| 2024 | $3,229,700 | $423,673 | $406,019 | $271,183 | 85 | $271,183 | $289,422 | $268,039 |
| 2023 | $3,203,117 | $227,477 | $413,342 | $251,150 | 80 | $251,150 | $64,611 | $240,094 |
| 2022 | $3,395,152 | $160,820 | $358,969 | $232,650 | 81 | $232,650 | $40,215 | $250,447 |
| 2021 | $3,594,418 | $769,418 | $454,568 | $299,925 | 79 | $299,925 | $618,296 | $284,597 |
| 2020 | $3,280,053 | $327,762 | $370,861 | $226,234 | 74 | — | $170,255 | $229,253 |
| 2019 | $3,323,869 | $168,385 | $376,254 | $211,033 | 73 | — | $25,523 | $222,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, services for people affected by human trafficking, libraries, camps, housing and support for young women, arts, history, and crisis assistance. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation says it supports community benefit and education programs and works to improve access to and quality of care. Greenlight Operation describes its work as combating human trafficking and providing restorative care to sex-trafficked women. The Joseph T. Simpson Public Library says it responds to community needs for knowledge, enrichment, entertainment, and connection. Camp Hebron describes itself as a Christ-centered sanctuary for connection with God, nature, and others. PA Dream House says it provides a supportive home for young women to heal and develop skills to pursue their dreams. The Susquehanna Art Museum says it exhibits artists and offers programs to encourage creative exploration and public engagement. The Cumberland County Historical Society describes its work as collecting, preserving, interpreting, and promoting research and education about local history. Sonshine Ministries says it provides food, clothing, and shelter to people in life-crisis situations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 87 grants totaling $289,983. Grants ranged from $300 to $22,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest reported awards included $22,000 to Health Ministries of Christ, $21,500 to Foundation for Enhancing Communities, $15,000 to UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, $15,000 to United Way of the Capital Region, and $13,333 to New Hope Ministries. Each was listed for general support.
Other notable 2025 grants included $13,000 to Greenlight Operation, $12,000 to Joseph T Simpson Public Library, $10,000 to Veterans Outreach of PA, and $8,000 each to Camp Hebron and Wildheart Ministries. Additional grants described by the grantees included $6,500 to PA Dream House, $6,000 to Susquehanna Art Museum, $5,800 to Cumberland County Historical, and $5,500 to Sonshine Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists M T Trust Company as trustee and Hugh J T Simpson as executive director.
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation is led by Hugh J. T. Simpson, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hugh J. T. Simpson
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$26K (2019) → $12K (2025)
M T Trust Company
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$32K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: M T Bank (2022–2024) — 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 $32K, to M T Trust Company (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation
How much does Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation give each year?
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation gave $290K across 87 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $271K across 85 grants.
What is Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,333, across 87 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation give grants?
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (42 grants), Mechanicsburg, PA (9 grants), Camp Hill, PA (7 grants) and Carlisle, PA (4 grants).
Does Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (87 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Health Ministries of Christ ($22,000), Foundation for Enhancing Communities ($21,500) and UPMC Pinnacle Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation?
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $426K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, services for people affected by human trafficking, libraries, camps, housing and support for young women, arts, history, and crisis assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's EIN?
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6242538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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