Private foundation · EIN 91-1656462 · Sammamish, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Simperman-Corette Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (November 1) and its median grant is $100K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $2.9M total, median $100K. 29% of grants stayed in Washington. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$2.9M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in WA
29%
of grants
Deadline
November 1
Assets
$6.1M

How to apply

Purpose of the request; current financial statements; other funding sources; irs letter of determination; list of board members & executives; Contact: Roy W Simperman, 320 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd 393, Sammamish, Wa, 4256503700 Deadlines: November 1 Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Carroll CollegeHelena, MTContribution to scholarship fund$1.4M
O'Dea High SchoolSeattle, WAContribution to scholarship fund$875K
St James CathedralSeattle, WAGeneral support$280K
Butte Central Educational FoundationButte, MTContribution to scholarship fund$100K
Wm Keck ObservatoryKamuela, HIGeneral support$100K
Parker SchoolKamuela, HIGeneral support$81K
Powell County Community FoundationDeer Lodge, MTSupport of community based programs$55K

By state: Montana 3 · Washington 2 · Hawaii 2

About this foundation

Simperman-Corette Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sammamish, Washington, administered in care of Kevin J Clark, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Simperman-Corette Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Purpose of the request; current financial statements; other funding sources; irs letter of determination; list of board members & executives; Deadlines: November 1.

How much does Simperman-Corette Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.9M across 7 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Simperman-Corette Foundation give?

Montana (3 grants), Washington (2 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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