Private foundation · EIN 23-6200960 · Radnor, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jessie G S Simpson Trust 45420

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $120K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$120K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Whyy - PBS Support of Children's Education ProgramPhiladelphia, PAFor general support$20K
Chop FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support$20K
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter SchoolGlenside, PAFor general support$20K
The Childhood Resilience FoundationBryn Mawr, PAFor general support$20K
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PAFor general support$20K
Overbrook School for the BlindPhiladelphia, PAFor general support$20K

About this foundation

Jessie G S Simpson Trust 45420 is a private grantmaking foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania, administered in care of The Haverford Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jessie G S Simpson Trust 45420 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jessie G S Simpson Trust 45420 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 6 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Jessie G S Simpson Trust 45420 give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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