Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn
The Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to colleges and universities, with awards subject to criteria concerning an individual’s character, intelligence, and scholastic record.
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn at a glance
In short: Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn gave $40K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $851,614
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (39% 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 Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing directs applicants to the Center for Scholarship Admin for the application process and identifies its form and materials as available through CSAScholar.org. It says awards are based on the character, intelligence, and scholastic record of the individual.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists February 15; it does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- The filing lists February 15; it does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
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 Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was High Point University ($10K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. North Carolina accounted for 39%, Virginia 19%, and South Carolina 15%; Pennsylvania and Florida each accounted for 8%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Oregon and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Randolph Macon College Ashland, VA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Newberry College Newberry, SC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Berry College Mt Berry, GA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Randolph Macon College Ashland, VA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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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 | $851,614 | $63,092 | $61,948 | $40,000 | 16 | $48,908 | $50,895 | $49,420 |
| 2024 | $851,132 | $50,922 | $60,174 | $40,000 | 14 | $48,622 | $38,760 | $51,961 |
| 2023 | $855,256 | $28,096 | $64,592 | $45,000 | 17 | $53,751 | $16,442 | $44,898 |
| 2022 | $892,495 | $33,956 | $77,189 | $55,000 | 22 | $63,708 | $22,408 | $48,442 |
| 2021 | $935,307 | $115,739 | $66,566 | $45,000 | 17 | $53,369 | $103,097 | $59,181 |
| 2020 | $879,995 | $66,744 | $61,621 | $42,000 | 21 | — | $54,961 | $50,705 |
| 2019 | $870,628 | $99,951 | $68,888 | $49,000 | 23 | — | $88,064 | $48,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants listed are for scholarships. Grantees describe their work in varied terms: Florida Memorial University says it seeks to foster lifelong learning, leadership, character, and service; Newberry College describes a Christian education in the Lutheran tradition; and Guilford College describes a liberal arts education guided by Quaker testimonies. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $40,000 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $3,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $3,000 each to Florida Memorial University, Anderson University, Newberry College, and High Point University; $2,500 to Berry College; and $2,000 to Guilford College. High Point University received multiple grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $16K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $16K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn
How much does Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn give each year?
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn gave $40K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 14 grants.
What is Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's typical grant size?
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn give grants?
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's top state is North Carolina, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and South Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were High Point, NC (4 grants), Ashland, VA (3 grants) and Greensboro, NC (2 grants).
Does Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants).
Who are Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's largest grantees?
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include High Point University ($9,500 across 4 grants), Randolph Macon College ($7,500 across 3 grants) and Guilford College ($4,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn?
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn reported $852K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants listed are for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn?
The 2025 filing directs applicants to the Center for Scholarship Admin for the application process and identifies its form and materials as available through CSAScholar.org. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's EIN?
Taylor M and Evelyn W Simpson Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6852074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- 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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