The Simpson Family Foundation
The Simpson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (EIN 25-6742398). It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants going primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The Simpson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Simpson Family Foundation gave $94K across 76 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,892
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 76
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,235
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $465
- Total assets
- $352,178
- -13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (37 of 76, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% 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 The Simpson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 Buckingham Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: (412) 784-0211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Simpson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wyep ($10K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
336 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 336 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania organizations received 85% of grant dollars. Recipients in New York received 4%, California 3%, Georgia 3%, and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Simpson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 37 of 76 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $671; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $860 repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 255% 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 $68K (2022) to $111K (2024). In 2025 it made 76 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyep Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,245 |
| St Margaret's Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,064 |
| Imani Christian Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,407 |
| The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General | $6,122 |
| Penngift Elverson, PA | General | $6,000 |
| Old Joe Club Charities Greensburg, PA | General | $4,200 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Brian Demchak Hope Challenge Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,771 |
| Camp Soles Rockwood, PA | General | $2,750 |
| Arcs Scholarship Fund Lagrange, GA | General | $2,675 |
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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 | $352,178 | $52,743 | $109,367 | $93,892 | 76 | $93,907 | $47,933 | $36,814 |
| 2024 | $408,802 | $86,563 | $117,891 | $111,470 | 62 | $111,470 | $81,888 | $36,130 |
| 2023 | $440,130 | $101,088 | $115,728 | $105,458 | 63 | $105,458 | $96,606 | $35,723 |
| 2022 | $462,988 | $106,391 | $73,350 | $68,193 | 61 | $68,193 | $101,437 | $38,884 |
| 2021 | $429,331 | $96,532 | $108,232 | $99,535 | 74 | $99,535 | $87,950 | $39,652 |
| 2020 | $447,561 | $46,169 | $85,039 | $75,268 | 68 | — | $38,493 | $32,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simpson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K 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
The foundation’s own stated mission is not provided. Its grants support organizations working in areas including health, education, social services, and arts and culture. For example, St. Margaret Foundation describes its work as supporting UPMC St. Margaret and community health and wellness; The Neighborhood Academy says it prepares low-income students for higher education; and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust describes its work as presenting performing and visual arts, advancing arts education, and developing Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $93,892. Grant amounts ranged from $23 to $10,245, with a median of $465. The largest listed grants included $10,245 to WYEP, $10,064 to St. Margaret’s Foundation, $7,407 to Imani Christian Academy, $6,122 to The Neighborhood Academy, and $6,000 to Penngift. The foundation also gave $3,000 to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William H. Simpson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Simpson Family Foundation is led by William H. Simpson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William H. 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 The Simpson Family Foundation
How much does The Simpson Family Foundation give each year?
The Simpson Family Foundation gave $94K across 76 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 62 grants.
What is The Simpson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Simpson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $465, and its average grant was $1,235, across 76 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Simpson Family Foundation that year got $671 on average.
Where does The Simpson Family Foundation give grants?
The Simpson Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (38 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Greensburg, PA (2 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Simpson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Simpson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (76 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Simpson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Simpson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wyep ($10,245), St Margaret's Foundation ($10,064) and Imani Christian Academy ($7,407), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Simpson Family Foundation?
The Simpson Family Foundation reported $352K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Simpson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own stated mission is not provided. Its grants support organizations working in areas including health, education, social services, and arts and culture. For example, St. Margaret Foundation describes its work as supporting UPMC St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Simpson Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Simpson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Simpson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6742398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Simpson Family Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Simpson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-simpson-family-foundation-morg_8d6d9b9feea04d949e156f94c587918a
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