Simpson Family Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 45-4035780 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $530 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM SIMPSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 4501 E LAKE HARRIET PKWY, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55418 |
| Phone | 6123990500 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE SUPPLIED WITH INVITATION |
| Deadlines | DEADLINES ARE SUPPLIED WITH INVITATION |
| Restrictions | CANDIDATES MUST BE INVITED TO APPLY |
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
50% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy Oic | Minneapolis, MN | Support individuals in the community | $49,496 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Marianna, FL | General support | $29,072 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Support u of m twin cities and u of m duluth | $27,512 |
| Northeast Youth and Family Services | St Paul, MN | General support | $5,021 |
| Summit Foundation | Breckenridge, CO | Support summit county communities | $4,124 |
| Washburn High School Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $3,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Angels | Richfield, MN | Support the school | $2,591 |
| National Repertory Orchestra | Breckenridge, CO | General support | $2,500 |
| Andean Community Partners | Minneapolis, MN | Support health services in peru | $2,000 |
| Filmnorth | St Paul, MN | General support | $2,000 |
| Bancroft PTO - Bancroft Elementary School | Minneapolis, MN | Support the elementary school | $1,850 |
| Building Hope Summit County | Frisco, CO | General support | $1,133 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Scott Volunteer Fire Department | Spooner, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Hawk Home Run Club | Las Cruces, NM | General support | $550 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General support | $530 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | Arvada, CO | General support | $520 |
| Northwest Passage Limited | Webster, WI | Support mental health services | $500 |
| Howard Young Foundation Inc | Minocqua, WI | Support lakeland food pantry | $250 |
| Mn Conservation Volunteer | St Paul, MN | General support | $150 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($90,740). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,539 | 33 |
| 2024 | $236,074 | 35 |
| 2023 | $188,834 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602089349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4035780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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