William & Hope G Simpson Foundation
The William & Hope G Simpson Foundation is a private family foundation established in Illinois and based in Chicago. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since April 1963. The foundation operates from its office at 30 S Wacker Drive, Suite 2875, Chicago, IL 60606.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+327.8% YoY
Grant Count
14
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$92K
+358.4% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation's grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. Typical grant awards range from $46 to $1,000,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,698,039
- Total Revenue: $596,000
- Total Expenses: $1,337,255
- Total Giving: $1,293,111
- Net Income: -$741,255
- Total Liabilities: $1,000,000
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from contributions received, which account for 85.4% of total revenue.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan B Mellin | President | — | — |
| Debra M Mcoy | Secretary | — | — |
| Mark Liyeos | Treasurer | — | — |
| Howard B Simpson | Director | — | — |
| Sheila C Issenberg | Director | — | — |
| James Curtis III | Director | — | — |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 312-726-3110
- Address: 30 S Wacker Drive, Suite 2875, Chicago, IL 60606-7482
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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