Simpson Scholars Tua
Simpson Scholars Tua is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to universities and other higher-education institutions.
Simpson Scholars Tua at a glance
In short: Simpson Scholars Tua gave $25K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,923
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $561,513
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Simpson Scholars Tua
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the Center for Scholarship Adm as the contact and directs applicants to an application packet; a packet can also be requested by mail. Award restrictions are listed on the application-information site named in the filing.
- Review Cycle
- February 15. The filing does not specify the year for this deadline, so its timing cannot be established from the filing.
- Deadline
- February 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Adm
Mailing address: 4320-G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 608-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simpson Scholars Tua funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia ($5K across 3 grants). Together the top 9 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (48%), North Carolina (12%), South Carolina (10%), Indiana (10%), and Pennsylvania (10%). The listed grants also included Salisbury University in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Simpson Scholars Tua gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $35K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 | $561,513 | $46,558 | $39,716 | $25,000 | 13 | $31,325 | $37,910 | $35,216 |
| 2024 | $552,654 | $23,150 | $36,938 | $22,000 | 11 | $27,856 | $14,767 | $31,784 |
| 2023 | $565,925 | $55,744 | $43,077 | $30,000 | 13 | $35,687 | $47,966 | $28,750 |
| 2022 | $553,725 | $14,284 | $49,929 | $35,000 | 13 | $41,143 | $10,343 | $31,368 |
| 2021 | $589,510 | $57,591 | $49,692 | $34,000 | 13 | $40,406 | $48,652 | $36,324 |
| 2020 | $581,677 | $35,333 | $42,097 | $28,125 | 12 | — | $26,810 | $37,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simpson Scholars Tua reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 were identified as scholarships. Among the grantees, the University of South Carolina describes its mission as building and managing an endowment, supporting research in business and economic problems, and helping conduct management education and development conferences. Shenandoah University describes its mission as educating and inspiring critical, reflective thinkers and lifelong learners, and ethical, compassionate citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $25,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable awards included $3,000 to Duke University; $2,500 each to the University of South Carolina, Purdue University, and Duquesne University; and $2,000 each to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State, the University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary, and Shenandoah University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Simpson Scholars Tua's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $11K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Simpson Scholars Tua
How much does Simpson Scholars Tua give each year?
Simpson Scholars Tua gave $25K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 11 grants.
What is Simpson Scholars Tua's typical grant size?
Simpson Scholars Tua's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,923, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Simpson Scholars Tua give grants?
Simpson Scholars Tua's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants).
Does Simpson Scholars Tua give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Simpson Scholars Tua's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are Simpson Scholars Tua's largest grantees?
Simpson Scholars Tua's largest 2025 grantees include University of Virginia ($4,500 across 3 grants), Duke University ($3,000) and University of South Carolina ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simpson Scholars Tua?
Simpson Scholars Tua reported $562K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (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.
What does Simpson Scholars Tua fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Simpson Scholars Tua?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simpson Scholars Tua's EIN?
Simpson Scholars Tua's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6251486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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