Private foundation · Jasper
John W Simpson Foundation Fund
In 2025 it gave 6 grants worth $4,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $750. Most often for: “Tuition”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $4,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $750
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $750, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Marion County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $4,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- John W Moore · Jasper · (423) 718-8009
- What to send
- Written application to board for tuition assistance
- Deadlines
- No deadline,board meets in mid summer to make selection
- Limits
- Must be a graduate of marion co high school
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Steve LambPresident
- Susan PriceSecretary
- John W MooreTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Tuition (6 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 6 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 6 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.