Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation
Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $442K. Net investment income was $27K.
Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation gave $442K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $221K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $442,100
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $221,050
- Median grant
- $221,050
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding ($300K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($142,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Loxahatchee, FL | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $142,100 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $33,027 | $448,351 | $442,100 | 2 | $442,100 | $26,880 | $2,593 |
| 2021 | $391,761 | $24,096 | $10,268 | — | — | $3,475 | $18,967 | $19,074 |
| 2020 | $377,719 | $83,743 | $8,432 | — | — | — | $78,786 | $17,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation is led by Jonathan B. Mellin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jonathan B. Mellin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara B. Simpson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Wessel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie Simpson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Simpson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra M. Coy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Liyeos
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation
How much does Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation gave $442K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation operate?
Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Utah.
How much is Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Michael & Barbara Simpson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3757033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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