Simpkins Family Foundation Inc
The Simpkins Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Established in 2014 by Bernie (BW) and LaVonn Simpkins, the foundation operates as a family-run board committed to supporting innovative programs that create positive and lasting change in their communities. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since March 2015.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$487K
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
+27.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-8.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "The Simpkins Family Foundation is committed to supporting innovative programs that promote positive and lasting change in our communities."
The foundation's work is guided by the family legacy encapsulated in the phrase: "Hold your head up high and be somebody" — a principle repeated for at least four generations in the Simpkins family that reflects their commitment to leadership, integrity, and enabling everyone to achieve dignity.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Children and family programs
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare
- The arts
Grantmaking
The foundation made 29–36 grants annually in recent years (2023–2024), with total giving of approximately $418,000–$486,770. Recent grant recipients have included:
Grant Range
$500–$150,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Central Florida, with a secondary focus on Florida more broadly. Grant recipients have also been located in Tennessee, Virginia, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8.75 million
- Total Giving: $486,770
- Revenue: $239,825
- Expenses: $580,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7.63 million
- Total Revenues: $301,775
- Total Expenses: $492,159
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $171,956
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $129,819
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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
182 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded by Bernie (BW) and LaVonn Simpkins and operates as a family-run board.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL K SIMPKINS | DIRECTOR, PR | — | $1,000 |
| BERNARD BLAKE HUNTER | DIRECTOR | — | $1,000 |
| ADAM AGNER CROUCH | DIRECTOR | — | $1,000 |
| BRITTANY SOBERING | DIRECTOR | — | $1,000 |
| KYLE JAKUBCIN | DIRECTOR | — | $1,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively engaged in community partnerships and initiatives:
**Central Florida Zoo Partnership:** The foundation partnered with the Central Florida Zoo to support the winter Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, which drew a record 94,232 guests. The foundation also sponsored the zoo's Champion train.
Simpson Foundation Awards $75,500 In Employee Scholarships Across Three Communities**Victory Cup Initiative:** The foundation supported the 2024 Victory Cup Initiative breakfast at the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando, which selects 10 finalists annually to develop storytelling skills and pitch to local investors.
**Simpkins Speaker Series:** The foundation hosts a speaker series featuring leadership and business motivational speakers, including an on-campus event at Eastern Florida State College.
Contact Information
Address: 1870 Aloma Avenue, Suite 250 Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: 321-636-0200
Email: brittany@simpkinsfoundation.org
Website: https://simpkinsfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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