The Simpson Foundation
EIN 576017451Total Given 2016–2024
$15.3M
157 grants · $1.7M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $6K–$50K
grant size
46%
supporter · 34/74 multi-year
repeat
$37.2M
Assets (2024)
74
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
The Simpson Foundation CO Comerica
Phone
(561) 691-5910
Deadlines
April 1 and October 1 annually
How to Apply
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
Restrictions
Although not limited to by the governing document, contributions are primarily made to worthy organizations in the Greenville County, SC community
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.5M | $30.6M | $1.2M | 35 |
| 2020 | $6.7M | $36.6M | $1.6M | 1 |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $43.9M | $4.4M | 35 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $33.0M | $1.9M | 21 |
| 2023 | $1.7M | $36.6M | $1.8M | 32 |
| 2024 | $2.1M | $37.2M | $3.7M | 33 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 157 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$20K
Average
$97K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$6.7M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
CB
Comerica Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
JK
John Kuhne
5 yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Clifton Schmitt
4 yrs
Board of Advisors
WK
William Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
NR
Nell Rice
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WJ
Wilma Johnson
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
LK
Lucy S Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Caroline Schmitt
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CB
Comerica Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
CS
Caroline Schmitt
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Clifton Schmitt
4 yrs
Board of Advisors
WK
William Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
NR
Nell Rice
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WJ
Wilma Johnson
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
LK
Lucy S Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
JK
John Kuhne
5 yrs
Board of Advisors
WF
Wells Fargo
Trustee
CB
Comerica Bank
3 yrs
Trustee
JK
John Kuhne
5 yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Caroline Schmitt
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
LK
Lucy S Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WJ
Wilma Johnson
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
NR
Nell Rice
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WK
William Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Clifton Schmitt
4 yrs
Board of Advisors
WN
Wells Fargo Bank NA
Trustee
CS
Clifton Schmitt
4 yrs
Board of Advisors
JK
John Kuhne
5 yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Caroline Schmitt
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
LK
Lucy S Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WJ
Wilma Johnson
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
NR
Nell Rice
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WK
William Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
Trustee
JK
John Kuhne
5 yrs
Board of Advisors
WK
William Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CE
Claire Efird
2 yrs
Board of Advisors
NR
Nell Rice
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WJ
Wilma Johnson
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
KS
Katherine Sullivan
2 yrs
Board of Advisors
LK
Lucy S Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CS
Caroline Schmitt
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WB
Wells Fargo Bank
Trustee
NR
Nell Rice
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
WK
William Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
JK
John A Kuhne
Board Advisor
CS
Caroline Schmitt
6+ yrs
Board Advisor
LK
Lucy S Kuhne
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
KS
Katherine Sullivan
2 yrs
Board of Advisors
WJ
Wilma Johnson
6+ yrs
Board of Advisors
CE
Claire Efird
2 yrs
Board of Advisors
Grants Awarded (157 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Greenville County | Greenville, SC | $6,707,266 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | $1,100,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | $600,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | $450,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | $400,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | $400,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | $350,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | $250,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | $250,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | $200,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | $200,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | $200,000 | U.S. CRISIS DISASTER RELIEF | 2022 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | $200,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | $170,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | $150,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2021 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | $150,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Camperdown Academy | Greenville, SC | $145,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS AND MINI-BUS | 2016 |
| Miracle Hill Ministries | Greenville, SC | $125,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | $110,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | $100,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | $100,000 | U.S. CRISIS DISASTER RELIEF | 2021 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | $100,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Bon Secours St Francis Health Systems | Greenville, SC | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| Museum Association Inc | Greenville, SC | $80,000 | DAVE POTTERY COLLECTION | 2016 |
| Mitchell Road Christian | Greenville, SC | $80,000 | SUPPORT | 2016 |