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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 57-6017451

The Simpson Foundation

A private foundation in Detroit, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 33 grants and $2.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Andrea Duggins Co Comerica Bank
36455 Corporate Dr
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(248) 732-6756
Form and materials
Requests are generally made by letter or written proposal. Include a copy of IRS Determination Letter, a list of the current Board of Directors/Officers and operating budget
Deadlines
April 1 and October 1 annually
Restrictions
Although not limited to by the governing document, contributions are primarily made to worthy organizations in the Greenville County, SC community

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,070,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $25,099,477

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,671,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $24,463,522

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,876,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $26,625,347

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,506,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $25,698,022

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,707,266

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $23,326,572

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $450,000
  2. Miracle Hill Ministries IncGreenville, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $400,000
  3. Brookgreen GardensPawleys Isl, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $250,000
  4. Converse CollegeSpartanburg, SC

    Scholarship

    $170,000
  5. Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue ScholarshipClinton, SC

    Scholarship

    $150,000
  6. Anderson UniversityAnderson, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $110,000
  7. Bon Secours St Francis Health SystemsGreenville, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $100,000
  8. Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South CarolinaColumbia, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $65,000
  9. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Support of daily operations

    $45,000
  10. Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School ScholarshipsMontreat, NC

    Scholarship

    $35,000
  11. PCSC FoundationColumbia, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $35,000
  12. Theology MattersDue West, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $30,000
  13. Highlands Emergency CouncilHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $25,000
  14. Harold C Jennings FoundationGreenville, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $25,000
  15. Healthnetwork Foundation Campaign for ExcellenceCleveland, OH

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  16. The Museum Association IncGreenville, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  17. Crossover Communications InternationalColumbia, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  18. Community Care Clinic of Highlands Cashiers IncHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $20,000
  19. Moorings Park FoundationNaples, FL

    Support of daily operations

    $13,000
  20. Protestant Episcopal High School in VirginiaAlexandria, VA

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  21. Clemson University FoundationClemson, SC

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  22. Neighborhood Health Clinic IncNaples, FL

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  23. Naples Historical Society Inc Protection of Historic Palm CottageNaples, FL

    Support of daily operations

    $10,000
  24. First Presbyterian Church of NaplesNaples, FL

    Support of daily operations

    $6,000
  25. Performing Arts Center IncHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  26. Highland Community Child Development Center IncHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  27. Highlands Cashiers Health FoundationHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  28. Literacy Council of Highlands IncHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  29. The Bascom CorpHighlands, NC

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  30. Star Ability FoundationNaples, FL

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  31. The Shelter for Abused Women and Children IncNaples, FL

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  32. BrooklinkBrookfield, WI

    Support of daily operations

    $5,000
  33. Bellarmine University Vicki B Owsley Nursing ScholarshipLouisville, KY

    Scholarship

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion3 grants $500,00028% of the total
  2. Human services4 grants $438,00024% of the total
  3. Education7 grants $331,00018% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $250,00014% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter1 grant $150,0008% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $45,0003% of the total
  7. 3 other causes6 grants $80,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. South Carolina14 grants $1,430,000
  2. North Carolina9 grants $555,000
  3. Florida6 grants $49,000
  4. Ohio1 grant $20,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $10,000
  6. Wisconsin1 grant $5,000
  7. Kentucky1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John KuhneBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Caroline SchmittBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Lucy S KuhneBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Wilma JohnsonBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Nell RiceBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $500
  • William KuhneBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Clifton SchmittBoard of Advisors Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Comerica BankTrustee Hours 1Pay $21,165

The return

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