Simpson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-4035780
Foundation Overview
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Simpson Family Foundation has awarded 293 grants totaling $1,456,418 to organizations in Minnesota, Colorado and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $71,000, with a median award of $1,030.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,456,418
Total Assets
$1,949,777
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,030
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Growth
+15%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%
13 of 37 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Minnesota
70% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (69%), St Paul (7%), Saint Paul (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+47%
Moderate 47% growth trend over 6 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Simpson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Of The Holy Angels | $2,000 | Richfield, MN, US | Support The School | 2023 |
| Andean Community Partners | $1,000 | Prior Lake, MN, US | Support Health Services In Peru | 2023 |
| Andrea Bork | $605 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support | 2023 |
| Annunciation Church And School | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The School | 2023 |
| Building Hope Summit County | $2,060 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cassie Reck | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship - Transportation | 2023 |
| Caydance Manzanares | $5,195 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - Tuition Debt | 2023 |
| City Market Food Shelf | $50 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2023 |
| Donielle Akins | $2,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship | 2023 |
| Ella Finnegan | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2023 |
| Faith's Lodge | $1,033 | Plymouth, MN, US | Support Grieving Families | 2023 |
| Father Dyer United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support The Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | $250 | Woodruff, WI, US | Support Lakeland Food Pantry | 2023 |
| Jenalee Akins | $6,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2023 |
| Jennifer Williams | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship, Tuition Help | 2023 |
| Jereme Williams Jr | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support - Education/sports | 2023 |
| Jose Antonio Aguilar | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support | 2023 |
| Kailee Akins | $4,125 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2023 |
| Lhcs Pta | $213 | Minneapolis, MN, US | School Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Megan Totzke | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support | 2023 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $10,572 | Marianna, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Repertory Orchastra | $2,510 | Breckenridge, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Northwest Passage Limited | $259 | Webster, WI, US | Support Mental Health Services | 2023 |
| Rebecca Leiferman | $2,656 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - School Debt, Dental, And Medical Hardship | 2023 |
| Sharing & Caring Hands | $200 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2023 |
| Smart Bellies | $261 | Breckenridge, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $50,100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2023 |
| Summit County Care Clinic | $1,050 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Summit Family And Intercultural Resource Center | $1,000 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Families | 2023 |
| Summit Foundation | $1,031 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Communities | 2023 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Inc | $520 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Research For Breast Cancer | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $25,725 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2023 |
| Vicki Craig | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardships | 2023 |
| Washburn High School Foundation | $119 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Washburn High School | 2023 |
| Ziggy's Art Bus | $1,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Amy Melquist | $2,881 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Medical | 2022 |
| Arnold S Leonard Cancer Research Fund | $1,500 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blue River Horse Center | $500 | Silverthorne, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bohdan Nikolaev | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support For Family In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Building Hope Summit County | $2,060 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chance Reynolds | $5,866 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Medical | 2022 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | $1,030 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Special Health Needs Of Children | 2022 |
| Church Of St Joan Of Arc | $103 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ella Finnegan | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Every Meal | $1,023 | Roseville, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heartland Bible Church | $1,030 | Lincoln, NE, US | Operation Safe Harbor Ukraine | 2022 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Theatre | 2022 |
| Jenalee Akins | $11,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2022 |
| Kailee Akins | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2022 |
| Kyle Siewert | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Lauren Drommerhausen | $2,619 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Medical Need | 2022 |
| Megan Nuxoll | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $10,391 | Marianna, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Art | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Collecting And Preservation Of Art | 2022 |
| Mn Department Of Natural Resources | $500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Patriotic Kenny Foundation | $220 | Willernie, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Raise The Barr | $1,030 | Hawthorne, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rebecca Leiferman | $6,414 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Housing Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Totzke | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Purchase Winter Coats For Kids In Need | 2022 |
| Sara Finnegan | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartand | $1,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | Support Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $1,020 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Research And Treatment Of Pediatric Disease | 2022 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $71,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2022 |
| Summit County Care Clinic | $1,100 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Summit Foundation | $1,000 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Communities | 2022 |
| Team Breckenridge Sports Club | $1,000 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $7,840 | New York, NY, US | Support Humanitarian Efforts | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $250 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2022 |
| Vicki Craig | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardships | 2022 |
| Ziggy's Art Bus | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Amy Melquist | $2,881 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Medical | 2022 |
| Arnold S Leonard Cancer Research Fund | $1,500 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blue River Horse Center | $500 | Silverthorne, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bohdan Nikolaev | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support For Family In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Building Hope Summit County | $2,060 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chance Reynolds | $5,866 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Medical | 2022 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | $1,030 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Special Health Needs Of Children | 2022 |
| Church Of St Joan Of Arc | $103 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ella Finnegan | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Every Meal | $1,023 | Roseville, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heartland Bible Church | $1,030 | Lincoln, NE, US | Operation Safe Harbor Ukraine | 2022 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Theatre | 2022 |
| Jenalee Akins | $11,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2022 |
| Kailee Akins | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2022 |
| Kyle Siewert | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Lauren Drommerhausen | $2,619 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Medical Need | 2022 |
| Megan Nuxoll | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $10,391 | Marianna, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Art | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Collecting And Preservation Of Art | 2022 |
| Mn Department Of Natural Resources | $500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Patriotic Kenny Foundation | $220 | Willernie, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Raise The Barr | $1,030 | Hawthorne, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rebecca Leiferman | $6,414 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Housing Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Totzke | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Purchase Winter Coats For Kids In Need | 2022 |
| Sara Finnegan | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartand | $1,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | Support Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $1,020 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Research And Treatment Of Pediatric Disease | 2022 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $71,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2022 |
| Summit County Care Clinic | $1,100 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Summit Foundation | $1,000 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Communities | 2022 |
| Team Breckenridge Sports Club | $1,000 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $7,840 | New York, NY, US | Support Humanitarian Efforts | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $250 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2022 |
| Vicki Craig | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardships | 2022 |
| Ziggy's Art Bus | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Amy Melquist | $2,881 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Medical | 2022 |
| Arnold S Leonard Cancer Research Fund | $1,500 | Golden Valley, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Blue River Horse Center | $500 | Silverthorne, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bohdan Nikolaev | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Support For Family In Ukraine | 2022 |
| Building Hope Summit County | $2,060 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chance Reynolds | $5,866 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Medical | 2022 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | $1,030 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Special Health Needs Of Children | 2022 |
| Church Of St Joan Of Arc | $103 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ella Finnegan | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Every Meal | $1,023 | Roseville, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heartland Bible Church | $1,030 | Lincoln, NE, US | Operation Safe Harbor Ukraine | 2022 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Theatre | 2022 |
| Jenalee Akins | $11,800 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2022 |
| Kailee Akins | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need | 2022 |
| Kyle Siewert | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Lauren Drommerhausen | $2,619 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Medical Need | 2022 |
| Megan Nuxoll | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $10,391 | Marianna, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Art | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Collecting And Preservation Of Art | 2022 |
| Mn Department Of Natural Resources | $500 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Patriotic Kenny Foundation | $220 | Willernie, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Raise The Barr | $1,030 | Hawthorne, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rebecca Leiferman | $6,414 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Housing Support | 2022 |
| Sandy Totzke | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Purchase Winter Coats For Kids In Need | 2022 |
| Sara Finnegan | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Need - Education | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartand | $1,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | Support Hunger Relief | 2022 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | $1,020 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Research And Treatment Of Pediatric Disease | 2022 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $71,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2022 |
| Summit County Care Clinic | $1,100 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Summit Foundation | $1,000 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Communities | 2022 |
| Team Breckenridge Sports Club | $1,000 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Unicef Usa | $7,840 | New York, NY, US | Support Humanitarian Efforts | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $250 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2022 |
| Vicki Craig | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardships | 2022 |
| Ziggy's Art Bus | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,059 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Research Of Alzheimer's | 2021 |
| American Heart Association Inc | $523 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Heart Health | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Alleviation Of Human Suffering In Emergencies | 2021 |
| Building Hope Summit County | $1,339 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Caydance Leiferman | $2,513 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship | 2021 |
| Clean Water Fund | $515 | Washington, DC, US | Support Clean, Safe And Affordable Water For All | 2021 |
| Creed Reynolds | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship, Education | 2021 |
| Elle Finnegan | $105 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship | 2021 |
| Faith's Lodge | $1,000 | Plymouth, MN, US | Support Grieving Families | 2021 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | $250 | Woodruff, WI, US | Support Lakeland Food Pantry | 2021 |
| Jennifer Williams | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship, Tuition Help | 2021 |
| Kit Lowen | $10,100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Finacial Hardship, Medical Payments | 2021 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $11,881 | Marianna, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources | $100 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | $1,042 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Support The Minnesota Zoo | 2021 |
| Mission Haiti | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| North Point Inc | $2,045 | Grand Marais, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Northwest Passage Limited | $256 | Webster, WI, US | Support Mental Health Services | 2021 |
| Patrick Henry High School | $123 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Book Drive | 2021 |
| Project Imprintz - Ziggy's Art Bus | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Mobile Art Services | 2021 |
| Protect Our Winters | $1,052 | Boulder, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rohan Kalia | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship, Tuition Help | 2021 |
| Scott County Volunteer Fire Department | $1,000 | Spooner, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Heartand | $1,500 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Hunger Relief | 2021 |
| Smile Network | $1,299 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Medical Care | 2021 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2021 |
| Summit County Care Clinic | $1,000 | Frisco, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Summit County Rescue Group Inc | $515 | Breckenridge, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Inc | $1,040 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Research For Breast Cancer | 2021 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $1,053 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Affordable Shelter | 2021 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2021 |
| Utah Clean Energy Alliance Inc | $1,030 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Webb Lake Area First Responders And Emts | $1,000 | Spooner, WI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Women Of Nations | $1,000 | St Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Youthlink Mn | $515 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Academy Of The Holy Angels | $5,000 | Richfield, MN, US | Support The School | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $235 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Research Of Alzheimer's | 2020 |
| American Heart Association Inc | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Heart Health | 2020 |
| Amy Melquist | $3,816 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship = Medical Need | 2020 |
| Andean Community Partners | $1,000 | Prior Lake, MN, US | Support Health Services In Peru | 2020 |
| Annunciation Church And School | $3,207 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The School | 2020 |
| Athletes Committed To Educating Students | $1,069 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Aces4kids | 2020 |
| Deanthony Taylor | $1,100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship = Medical Need | 2020 |
| Faith's Lodge | $3,000 | Plymouth, MN, US | Support Grieving Families | 2020 |
| Father Dyer United Methodist Church | $500 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support The Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Headway Emotional Health Services | $14,210 | Richfield, MN, US | Support Children And Families Mental Health | 2020 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | $250 | Woodruff, WI, US | Support Lakeland Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Jeanne Farley | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship = Medical Need | 2020 |
| Kyle Siewart | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship = Tuition | 2020 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Minnesota | $235 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Granting The Wishes Of Children | 2020 |
| Minnesota Center For Book Arts | $235 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Advancement Of The Book As An Evolving Art Form | 2020 |
| Mn Adult Teen Challenge | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Chemical Dependency Treatment | 2020 |
| Northwest Passage Limited | $500 | Webster, WI, US | Support Mental Health Services | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Peace | $250 | St Paul, MN, US | Support End Of Life Care | 2020 |
| Project Imprintz - Ziggy's Art Bus | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Mobile Art Services | 2020 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $500 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Support Bears Ears Inter-tribal Coalition | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Heartand | $4,535 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Hunger Relief | 2020 |
| Smile Network | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Medical Care | 2020 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $10,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2020 |
| Summit Family And Intercultural Resource Center | $1,000 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Families | 2020 |
| Summit Foundation | $5,102 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support Summit County Communities | 2020 |
| Super Hero Kids Foundation | $5,000 | Chanhassen, MN, US | Support Violence Prevention Training | 2020 |
| Twin Cities Habitat For Humanity | $235 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Affordable Shelter | 2020 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $27,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2020 |
| Washburn High School Foundation | $3,474 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Washburn High School | 2020 |
| Academy Of The Holy Angels | $4,000 | Richfield, MN, US | Support The School | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Alleviation Of Human Suffering In Emergencies | 2018 |
| Animal Humane Society | $100 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Support Care And Humane Treatment Of Animals | 2018 |
| Annunciation Church And School | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The School | 2018 |
| Athletes Committed To Educating Students | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Aces4kids | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Troop #1 | $600 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Troop #1's Camping Trip | 2018 |
| Carly Siewert | $12,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - Tuition Debt | 2018 |
| Caydance Leiferman | $675 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Spring School Trip - Financial Hardship | 2018 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | $124 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Cycle Challenge Cancer | 2018 |
| Children's Health Care Foundation | $1,315 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Special Health Needs Of Children | 2018 |
| Children's Heartlink | $500 | Edina, MN, US | Support Lives Of Children With Heart Disease | 2018 |
| Clean Water Fund | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Support Clean, Safe And Affordable Water For All | 2018 |
| Cru | $8,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Support The Campus Crusade For Christ | 2018 |
| Donorschooseorg | $97 | New York, NY, US | Support Students | 2018 |
| Erik Gronseth | $2,990 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - Tuition Debt | 2018 |
| Faith's Lodge | $2,000 | Plymouth, MN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Father Dyer United Methodist Church | $500 | Breckenridge, CO, US | Support The Food Pantry | 2018 |
| Florence Immigrant And Refugee Rights Project Inc | $200 | Florence, AZ, US | Support Free Legal Counsel For Those Detained For Immegration Removal Proceedings | 2018 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz | $2,000 | Long Lake, MN, US | Provide Bikes To Kids In Need | 2018 |
| Givemn | $1,550 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support Minnesota Charities | 2018 |
| Headway Emotional Health Services | $535 | Richfield, MN, US | Support Children And Families Mental Health | 2018 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Theatre | 2018 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | $250 | Woodruff, WI, US | Support Lakeland Food Pantry | 2018 |
| Kurt Peter Foundation | $1,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | Support Research For Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy | 2018 |
| Lion's Club Of Spooner Trego And Shell Lake | $500 | Spooner, WI, US | Support Christmas Fund | 2018 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Minnesota | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Granting The Wishes Of Children | 2018 |
| Mara Gronseth | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - Tuition Debt | 2018 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Art | $300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Collecting And Preservation Of Art | 2018 |
| Minnesota Center For Book Arts | $250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Advancement Of The Book As An Evolving Art Form | 2018 |
| Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources | $200 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Mn Conservation Volunteer Magazine | 2018 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | $1,000 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Support The Minnesota Zoo | 2018 |
| Nc Little Memorial Hospice Inc | $200 | Edina, MN, US | Support Hospice Care | 2018 |
| North Country Food Alliance | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Access To Fresh Produce In The Twin Cities | 2018 |
| People For Parks | $100 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Local Parks | 2018 |
| Rebecca Leiferman | $14,597 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - School Debt, Dental, And Medical Hardship | 2018 |
| Riley Siewert | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - Tuition Debt | 2018 |
| Robert Leiferman | $5,825 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Property Tax Assessment - Financial Hardship | 2018 |
| Sara Finnegan | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Burden - Tuition Debt | 2018 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2018 |
| Summit County Family Resource Center | $1,000 | Silverthorne, CO, US | Support Stable Families | 2018 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Inc | $312 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Research For Breast Cancer | 2018 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | $20,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Support The Cure For Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease And Myeloma | 2018 |
| Treehouse Inc | $10,000 | Edina, MN, US | Support Hurting Youth And Families | 2018 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | $50 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support The Twin Cities Pbs | 2018 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $25,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2018 |
| Veap Inc | $500 | Bloomington, MN, US | Support Access To Healthy Food, Housing Stability And Supportive Services | 2018 |
| Washburn High School Foundation | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Washburn High School | 2018 |
| We Charity | $350 | Williamsville, NY, US | Support Anwatin Middle School | 2018 |
| William A Thompson Dredge Museum | $1,000 | Winona, MN, US | Support The Museum | 2018 |
| A & H Senior Citizens Association Inc | $400 | Webster, WI, US | Support Building Of An Ambulance Garage Near The Senior Citizen Center | 2017 |
| Academy Of The Holy Angels | $5,000 | Richfield, MN, US | Support The School | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Research Of Alzheimer's | 2017 |
| American Heart Association Inc | $200 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Heart Health | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support The Alleviation Of Human Suffering In Emergencies | 2017 |
| American Refugee Committee | $120 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support American Refugees, Displaced People, And Those At Risk | 2017 |
| Animal Humane Society | $500 | Golden Valley, MN, US | Support Animals | 2017 |
| Annunciation Church And School | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The School | 2017 |
| Bancroft Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Elementary School | 2017 |
| Cupid Charities | $51,375 | Denver, CO, US | Support Research For A Cure To Neurofibromatosis | 2017 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $150 | Cold Spring, KY, US | Support And Empower Veterans | 2017 |
| Donielle Akins | $6,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Hardship | 2017 |
| Faith's Lodge | $1,000 | Plymouth, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz | $2,086 | Long Lake, MN, US | Provide Bikes To Kids In Need | 2017 |
| Givemn | $1,069 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support Minnesota Charities | 2017 |
| Greg Simpson | $8,449 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Medical Expenses | 2017 |
| Hennepin Theatre Trust | $500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Theatre | 2017 |
| Lynn Morris | $2,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Financial Heardship | 2017 |
| Mayo Clinic | $500 | Rochester, MN, US | Support Patient Care | 2017 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of Art | $300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Collecting And Preservation Of Art | 2017 |
| Minnesota Center For Book Arts | $250 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support The Advancement Of The Book As An Evolving Art Form | 2017 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | $450 | Apple Valley, MN, US | Support The Minnesota Zoo | 2017 |
| Norcal Aids Challenge | $200 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support The Aids/lifecycle Event | 2017 |
| Northern Star Council Boy Scouts Of America | $600 | St Paul, MN, US | Support Troop #1's Camping Trip | 2017 |
| Robert Leiferman | $1,821 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Economic Hardship | 2017 |
| Summit Academy Oic | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Individuals In The Community | 2017 |
| Treehouse Inc | $5,280 | Edina, MN, US | Support Hurting Youth And Families | 2017 |
| Twin Cities Public Television Inc | $75 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Support The Twin Cities Pbs | 2017 |
| University Of Minnesota Foundation | $15,400 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support U Of M Twin Cities And U Of M Duluth | 2017 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Support Uw-madison | 2017 |
| Washburn High School Foundation | $3,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Support Washburn High School | 2017 |
| Wiggle Your Toes Incorporated | $400 | Shakopee, MN, US | Support Accident Victims And Their Families | 2017 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $150 | Jacksonville, FL, US | Support And Empower Wounded Warriors | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Simpson Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 45-4035780 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4501 E LAKE HARRIET PKWY Minneapolis, MN 55419-4747 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Simpson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | William A Simpson |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Carin M Simpson |
| Secretary | Abigail A Lane |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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