Bill Simpson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBrownsburg, Indiana · EIN 84-3992087 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SignatureFD Elizabeth Burdette |
|---|---|
| Address | 1230 Peachtree St NE Suite 1800, Atlanta GA 30309 |
| Phone | 4044734924 |
| elizabeth.burdette@signaturefd.com | |
| Form and materials | Grant request applications must be submitted electronically. |
| Deadlines | Grant awards will be made on a rolling basis. |
| Restrictions | All grants must align with the mission of the Bill Simpson Foundation. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Palm Springs, CA | General support | $120,000 |
| Gamers Outreach Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $75,000 |
| Carving the Future | Jackson, WY | General support | $40,000 |
| Independent Picture House | Charlotte, NC | Grant for Inflatable Screen | $40,000 |
| Reef Relief Inc | Key West, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) | Annapolis, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Charlotte Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding | Teton Village, WY | General support | $20,000 |
| The Traveling Gnomes | Denver, CO | General support | $20,000 |
| Vida Verde Nature Education | San Gregorio, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Bullies 2 the Rescue | Monroe, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Inc | Ocala, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| FIDO Inc aka Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Project ANGEL of Hendricks County | Brownsburg, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Rock Steady Boxing of Brownsburg Inc | Brownsburg, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Canal Dock Boathouse Inc | New Haven, CT | General support | $14,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Charlotte, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| International Associations of Indianapolis 500 Oldtimers Inc | Speedway, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| United Cavalry Carolinas | Statesville, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Behavioral Health Leadership Institute | Baltimore, MD | General support | $7,500 |
| Challenge Aspen | Snowmass Village, CO | General support | $7,500 |
| Charm City Care Connection Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $7,500 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | Key West, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Halfway There Rescue | Rock Hill, SC | General support | $7,500 |
| International OCD Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $7,500 |
| K9's For Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $7,500 |
| The Oscar Mike Foundation | Marengo, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| Sail Beyond Cancer Annapolis | Annapolis, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| USA Snowboard and Freeski Assocation | Park City, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of PAC (Pinedale Aquatic Center) | Pinedale, WY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $612,500 | 31 |
| 2024 | $605,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $579,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620919349100322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3992087
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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