Simpson University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$16.1M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Simpson University?
Simpson University is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Simpson University Foundation ($13.2M), The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation ($1.2M), The Fletcher Jones Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.1M in grants to Simpson University between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson University Foundation | $13,153,805 | 3 | 2019–2020 |
| The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | $1,205,000 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| The Fletcher Jones Foundation | $1,000,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | $256,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Watermark Charitable Foundation | $120,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| El Dorado Community Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Council of Independent Colleges | $63,840 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Del E Webb Foundation | $53,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Henry L Guenther Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $19,715 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Found | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a | $8,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Kawabe Memorial Fund | $4,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hale Thornhill Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2025) to $12.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $37K.
What grants has Simpson University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Council of Independent Colleges | GRANTS TO COLLEGES | $26,968 |
| 2025 | Watermark Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Fletcher Jones Foundation | NURSING COHORT & SIMULATED CLINICAL EXPANSION | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | FACILITIES | $250,000 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | $128,000 |
| 2024 | M J Murdock Charitable Trust | NEW MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | $128,000 |
| 2024 | Watermark Charitable Foundation | New Building Fund | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Council of Independent Colleges | GRANTS TO COLLEGES | $26,968 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $19,715 |
| 2024 | The Maurice & Marianne Johannessen Found | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | TECH & ENGINEERING GRANT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | El Dorado Community Foundation | Educational support | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Watermark Charitable Foundation | General Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Henry L Guenther Foundation | Purchase a laerdal Simulated maniquin to teach nursing | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Council of Independent Colleges | LILLY - NETVUE | $9,904 |
| 2022 | Kawabe Memorial Fund | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2021 | The Fletcher Jones Foundation | CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING BUILDING. | $500,000 |
| 2021 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION | $250,000 |
| 2021 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Del E Webb Foundation | SIMBABY MANIKIN FOR NURSING PROGRAM | $53,000 |
| 2021 | Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc | EQUIPPING NURSING STUDENTS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Simpson University Foundation | To support Simpson University. | $9,993,122 |
| 2020 | Simpson University Foundation | To support Simpson University. | $2,078,836 |
| 2020 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| 2020 | The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Ghidotti Wm Marian T U a | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| 2019 | Simpson University Foundation | TO SUPPORT SIMPSON UNIVERSITY | $1,081,847 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Simpson University?
Simpson University is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Simpson University Foundation ($13.2M), The Hugh and Hazel Darling Foundation ($1.2M), The Fletcher Jones Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.1M in grants to Simpson University between 2019–2025.
Who is Simpson University's largest funder?
Simpson University Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Simpson University, with $13.2M across 3 grants (2019–2020).
How much grant funding has Simpson University received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.1M in grants to Simpson University across 32 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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