Simpson Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyAvinger, Texas · EIN 75-6583001 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | Christian ministry education support | $30,000 |
| Letourneau University | Longview, TX | Center for faith and work | $9,000 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | Gainesville, GA | Christian financial mission support | $7,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Dallas, TX | Christian ministry support for disabled | $7,000 |
| Gospel Lake Ministries | New Waverly, TX | Christian evangilism | $7,000 |
| Friends of Israel | Bellmawr, NJ | Ministry support | $6,000 |
| Avant Ministries | Kansas City, MO | Overseas christian mission support | $6,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Avinger, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Pruitt Lake Baptist Church | Avinger, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Dallas, TX | Homeless ministry | $4,000 |
| Criswell Bible College | Dallas, TX | Christian education support | $3,000 |
| Twin Oaks Church | Fort Worth, TX | Missionary support | $3,000 |
| Abg Ministries | Brooklyn, NY | Ministry education | $3,000 |
| Mt Moriah Baptist Church | Avinger, TX | Church general fund | $2,000 |
| Christian Heritage School | Longview, TX | Christian education support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army-Dallas Corps | Dallas, TX | Support local missions | $2,000 |
| First Liberty Institute | Plano, TX | Va cemetary cause | $2,000 |
| Medical Institute for Sexual Health | Dallas, TX | Support sexual health | $2,000 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, TX | Huesing fund | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Reno County | Hutchinson, KS | Hospice support | $1,000 |
| Khbc Radio Network | Houston, TX | Christian radio support | $1,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scotsdale, AZ | Christian defense support | $1,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | Faith, liberty, community & life | $1,000 |
| Frontlines International | Lutz, FL | Christian ministries | $1,000 |
| The Hope Center | Plano, TX | Collaborative hub of christian ministries | $1,000 |
| Probe Ministries | Plano, TX | Present gospel to communities | $1,000 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($66,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,200 | 45 |
| 2024 | $197,900 | 47 |
| 2023 | $216,950 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6583001
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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