Simpson Family Fund
Simpson Family Fund is a private foundation based in Gillsville, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with recipients in Georgia and several other states.
Simpson Family Fund at a glance
In short: Simpson Family Fund gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Georgia. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,150
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,105
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $650
- Total assets
- $8,456
- -23.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (66% 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 Simpson Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5078 Highway 52, Gillsville, GA 30543-2103
Phone: (678) 630-9443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simpson Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Georgia (66%), Nebraska (8%), Virginia (8%), Missouri (8%), and New York (5%). The listed 2025 recipients also included Coles Victory Lap in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Simpson Family Fund open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $550; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Gainesville, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge Decatur, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Chestnut Mountain, GA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Veterns of Foreign Wars Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Unrestricted | $650 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Museum Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Jewish Health Gillsville, GA | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $8,456 | $9,726 | $12,345 | $12,150 | 11 | $12,150 | $9,531 | $10,604 |
| 2024 | $11,075 | $14,040 | $11,114 | $11,000 | 16 | $11,000 | $14,040 | $11,545 |
| 2023 | $8,438 | $6,393 | $11,583 | $11,500 | 13 | $11,500 | $6,393 | $11,299 |
| 2022 | $13,339 | $5,985 | $9,766 | $9,550 | 11 | $9,550 | $5,985 | $11,567 |
| 2021 | $17,120 | $15,562 | $7,686 | $7,600 | 13 | $7,600 | $15,562 | $10,791 |
| 2020 | $9,244 | $6,207 | $6,405 | $6,300 | 11 | — | $6,207 | $8,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simpson Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address family support, civil liberties, pediatric cancer, social services, and other causes. Eagle Ranch describes its work as helping restore and renew relationships for children and families through guidance, practical resources, and support. Coles Victory Lap says it aims to make pediatric cancer journeys more bearable for children, families, and caregivers. The ACLU describes its mission as advancing civil liberties and legal protections for people throughout the United States and its jurisdictions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $12,150 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $650. The largest listed grants were $5,000 to The Salvation Army in Gainesville, Georgia, and $1,000 each to American Cancer Society–Hope Lodge, Boys Town, Eagle Ranch, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Other listed grants included $650 to the American Civil Liberties Union and $500 each to Marine Toys for Tots, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Museum, Atlanta Mission, National Jewish Health, and Coles Victory Lap.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elsie R. Simpson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Simpson Family Fund is led by Elsie R. Simpson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elsie R. Simpson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Simpson Family Fund
How much does Simpson Family Fund give each year?
Simpson Family Fund gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 16 grants.
What is Simpson Family Fund's typical grant size?
Simpson Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $650, and its average grant was $1,105, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simpson Family Fund that year got $550 on average.
Where does Simpson Family Fund give grants?
Simpson Family Fund gives mostly in Georgia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nebraska (8%) and Virginia (8%).
Does Simpson Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Simpson Family Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Simpson Family Fund's largest grantees?
Simpson Family Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($5,000), American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge ($1,000) and Boys Town ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simpson Family Fund?
Simpson Family Fund reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Simpson Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address family support, civil liberties, pediatric cancer, social services, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simpson Family Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simpson Family Fund's EIN?
Simpson Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6332851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Simpson Family Fund 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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