The Simpson Family Foundation
The Simpson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. It supports the charitable goals of the Simpson family and says it works to help people providing services connect with people who need assistance.
The Simpson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Simpson Family Foundation gave $84K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,196
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,661
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,445,414
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (80% 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 The Simpson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1421 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 349-1046
Website: https://simpsonfoundation.org
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 Brentwoodbaptist ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 14% to Florida, and 7% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Simpson Family Foundation gives
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 379% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $84K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TinCup Charity Group Brentwood, TN | Charity | $11,000 |
| Brentwoodbaptist Brentwood, TN | Charity | $10,000 |
| Brentwoodbaptist Brentwood, TN | Charity | $10,000 |
| Dsamt Nashville, TN | Charity | $5,000 |
| Gigi S Nashville Franklin, TN | Charity | $5,000 |
| Farm 127 Matthew, NC | Charity | $5,000 |
| GiGis Playhouse Nashv Franklin, TN | Charity | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies Miami, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Best Buddies Miami, FL | Charity | $3,087 |
| Limestone Title Golf T Franklin, TN | Charity | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,445,414 | $358,549 | $90,202 | $84,196 | 23 | $90,202 | — | $87,078 |
| 2024 | $2,069,780 | $8,260 | $77,603 | $77,157 | 23 | $77,157 | $8,260 | — |
| 2023 | $1,684,065 | $8,599 | $69,747 | $42,523 | 10 | $69,747 | $4,125 | $76,253 |
| 2022 | $1,174,726 | $8,200 | $18,087 | $17,573 | 4 | $17,573 | $8,200 | — |
| 2021 | $1,598,130 | $1,598,130 | — | — | — | — | — | $219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simpson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K 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 website describes its aim as supporting the Simpson family’s charitable goals and helping connect service providers with people in need. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, Brightstone says it provides for the multiple needs of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; In His Grip Ministries says it communicates the Gospel through golf clinics, events, and banquet meals; and GraceWorks Ministries says it shares God’s grace through food, shelter, and support. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $84,196. Grant amounts ranged from $115 to $11,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed awards included $11,000 to TinCup Charity Group and $10,000 each to two entries for BRENTWOODBAPTIST. Other listed awards included $5,000 to DSAMT, GIGI S NASHVILLE, Farm 127, GiGis Playhouse Nashv, and Best Buddies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alex Simpson and Martha Simpson as directors.
The Simpson Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Simpson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Simpson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $84K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 23 grants.
What is The Simpson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Simpson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,661, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Simpson Family Foundation give grants?
The Simpson Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, TN (7 grants), Brentwood, TN (4 grants), Miami, FL (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (3 grants).
Does The Simpson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Simpson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (23 grants).
Who are The Simpson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Simpson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brentwoodbaptist ($20,000 across 2 grants), Best Buddies ($11,660 across 4 grants) and TinCup Charity Group ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Simpson Family Foundation?
The Simpson Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Simpson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its aim as supporting the Simpson family’s charitable goals and helping connect service providers with people in need. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Simpson Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 87-3223848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Simpson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-simpson-family-foundation-morg_d44b47777c1d4bfab5909099251162ce
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