Simperman-Corette Foundation
Simperman-Corette Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sammamish, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $158K.
Simperman-Corette Foundation at a glance
In short: Simperman-Corette Foundation gave $2.9M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $407K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,850,416
- +822.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $407,202
- +295.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $6,056,298
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (53% 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 Simperman-Corette Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carroll College ($1.4M). Together the top 7 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 25 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Simperman-Corette Foundation gives
- Giving grew 841% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 998% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2020) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll College Helena, MT | Contribution to Scholarship Fund | $1,359,416 |
| O'Dea High School Seattle, WA | Contribution to Scholarship Fund | $875,000 |
| St James Cathedral Seattle, WA | General Support | $280,000 |
| Butte Central Educational Foundation Butte, MT | Contribution to Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Wm Keck Observatory Kamuela, HI | General Support | $100,000 |
| Parker School Kamuela, HI | General Support | $81,000 |
| Powell County Community Foundation Deer Lodge, MT | Support of Community Based Programs | $55,000 |
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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 | $6,056,298 | $3,057,646 | $2,864,673 | $2,850,416 | 7 | $2,861,929 | $157,692 | $286,873 |
| 2024 | $4,193,693 | $374,621 | $312,174 | $309,000 | 3 | $310,277 | $152,894 | $248,312 |
| 2023 | $4,131,246 | $302,742 | $307,788 | $304,000 | 3 | $307,788 | $148,127 | $238,410 |
| 2022 | $4,138,816 | $295,485 | $305,914 | $302,900 | 5 | $305,914 | $141,751 | $266,641 |
| 2021 | $4,153,667 | $286,146 | $356,667 | $355,800 | 7 | $356,667 | $135,239 | $342,892 |
| 2020 | $4,224,883 | $302,915 | $252,937 | $251,800 | 9 | — | $125,641 | $284,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simperman-Corette Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Simperman-Corette Foundation is led by Roy W. Simperman, President, Treasurer & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roy W. Simperman
President, Treasurer & President
President & Vice President → President Treasurer & Vice President, 2023
President Treasurer & Vice President → President, Treasurer & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances A. Simperman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Clark
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
Assistant Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Skok
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Freutel
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Roehme (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Simperman-Corette Foundation
How much does Simperman-Corette Foundation give each year?
Simperman-Corette Foundation gave $2.9M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $309K across 3 grants.
What is Simperman-Corette Foundation's typical grant size?
Simperman-Corette Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $407,202, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Simperman-Corette Foundation give grants?
Simperman-Corette Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (41%) and Hawaii (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Kamuela, HI (2 grants).
Does Simperman-Corette Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Simperman-Corette Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Simperman-Corette Foundation's largest grantees?
Simperman-Corette Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Carroll College ($1,359,416), O'Dea High School ($875,000) and St James Cathedral ($280,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simperman-Corette Foundation?
Simperman-Corette Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Simperman-Corette Foundation's EIN?
Simperman-Corette Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1656462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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