William & Hope G Simpson Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6071622 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex School | Concord, MA | Field House Construction | $1,000,000 |
| International Skydiving Museum and Hall of Fame | Fredericksburg, VA | Restricted | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of New York | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $31,500 |
| Fay School | South Bourough, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic INC | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi & Americans Fund | Oceanside, CA | Match | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Mill Neck, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 1000 Freinds of Florida | North Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Contributions from Partnerships | Chicago, IL | Charitable activities | $111 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,293,111 | 14 |
| 2023 | $302,272 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102272
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6071622
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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