The Simpson Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 63-0925496 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE SIMPSON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 TALLAPOOSA ST STE 300, MONTGOMERY AL 36104 |
| Phone | 3342712200 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THESIMPSONFOUNDATION .ORG. THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE. A HARDCOPY OF THE STUDENT'S TRANSCRIPT MUST BE MAILED TO THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM APPROXIMATELY MID JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 1 EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | RESIDENTS OF WILCOX COUNTY, AL |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Scholarship | $43,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $35,000 |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | Scholarship | $22,500 |
| Alabama a & M University | Normal, AL | Scholarship | $19,500 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL | Scholarship | $17,250 |
| Troy University | Troy, AL | Scholarship | $15,750 |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery, AL | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Southern State Union Community College | Opelika, AL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Stillman College | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Mississippi | Oxford, MS | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Reid State Technical Institute | Evergreen, AL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Johnson & Wales University | Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Shelton State Community College | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Wallace Community College | Dothan, AL | Scholarship | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,750 | 24 |
| 2024 | $274,400 | 23 |
| 2023 | $286,700 | 23 |
| 2022 | $167,675 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612579349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0925496
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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