Private foundation · Brentwood
The Simpson Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 17 grants worth $67,036 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,000 to $5,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 17 totaling $67,036
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $84,196
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Alex SimpsonDirector
- Martha SimpsonDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 9 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
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.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tincup Charity Group | Brentwood, Williamson County | Charity | $11K |
| Brentwoodbaptist | Brentwood, Williamson County | Charity | $10K |
| Brentwoodbaptist | Brentwood, Williamson County | Charity | $10K |
| Dsamt | Nashville, Williamson County | Charity | $5,000 |
| Gigi S Nashville | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse Nashv | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $5,000 |
| Limestone Title Golf T | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $3,000 |
| Brightstone | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $3,000 |
| Dsamt | Nashville, Williamson County | Charity | $3,000 |
| Gigi S Nashville | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $2,750 |
| In His Grip Ministries | Brentwood, Williamson County | Charity | $2,500 |
| Brett Boyer Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Re | Memphis, Williamson County | Charity | $2,000 |
| Graceworks Ministries | Franklin, Williamson County | Charity | $1,000 |
| Nashville Urban Debate | Nashville, Williamson County | Charity | $1,000 |
| Tax990 | Expense, Williamson County | Charity | $171 |
| Irs Usataxpymt | Expense, Williamson County | Charity | $115 |