John M Simpson Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6071621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$360K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Park Zoological Society | Tucson, AZ | Otter habitat, redwood tree & antarctic cave | $50,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | The melin family scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Watotoworld | Haverhill, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Daraja Educational Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Match program | $20,000 |
| Child and Family Resources Inc | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| YWCA Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Teen court | $20,000 |
| Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Sister Jose Womens Center | Tucson, AZ | Match event | $20,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Matching program | $20,000 |
| Ability Dogs of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Community Foodbank of S Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cody's Friends Inc | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Coyote Taskforce | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cope Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Soldier's Best Friend | Peoria, AZ | Team sponsorship & gneeral program donation | $10,000 |
| Aravapia Watershed Conservation Alliance | Willcox, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Old Pueblo Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rescue Me Tucson | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Step Up to Justice | Tuscon, AZ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| From Partnerships | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $208 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,208 | 23 |
| 2023 | $335,129 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349100845
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6071621
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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