Simpson Lighthouse Foundation
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $509K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $831.
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation at a glance
In short: Simpson Lighthouse Foundation gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,750
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,875
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,875
- Total assets
- $508,663
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Simpson Lighthouse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kipp New York Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Simpson Lighthouse Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $65K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipp New York Inc New York, NY | General Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich Greenwich, CT | General Unrestricted | $3,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,663 | $1,091 | $23,010 | $13,750 | 2 | $22,250 | $831 | $27,797 |
| 2023 | $588,764 | $10,746 | $35,492 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,185 | $10,639 | $27,899 |
| 2022 | $654,072 | $104,542 | $45,175 | $35,000 | 2 | $44,725 | $104,432 | $28,400 |
| 2021 | $633,774 | $26,228 | $33,198 | $30,000 | 3 | $33,148 | $23,678 | $28,725 |
| 2020 | $529,702 | $-388,722 | $69,223 | $65,000 | 2 | — | $16 | $41,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simpson Lighthouse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation is led by Randolph C. Simpson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randolph C. Simpson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Simpson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lighthouse Foundation
How much does Simpson Lighthouse Foundation give each year?
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Simpson Lighthouse Foundation?
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation reported $509K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Simpson Lighthouse Foundation operate?
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Montana, New York.
What is Simpson Lighthouse Foundation's EIN?
Simpson Lighthouse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3758929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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