The Simpson Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of large operating and scholarship grants, with a clear mix of cultural institution support and Christian-oriented relief/ministries. Roughly half of its budget goes to a single arts/cultural beneficiary, while the remainder is split between evangelical relief ministries and targeted college scholarships, often awarded as repeat or multi-installment commitments.
Concentrated giving: few, large grants that are often repeated to the same organizations; emphasis on unrestricted or operational support and targeted scholarship awards rather than many small grants.
The Simpson Foundation’s giving is anchored by a single arts institution: Brookgreen Gardens received $1,100,000 in 2023, $600,000 in 2024, and another $250,000 in 2025 for support of daily operations. That recurring pattern sits alongside a second track of large, repeated commitments to Christian relief and ministry organizations, especially Samaritans Purse and Miracle Hill Ministries Inc. The foundation also supports scholarship funds at Presbyterian-affiliated and other small colleges, showing a mix of institutional operating support and educational aid. Across its recent grants, the foundation favors organizations that rely on baseline support rather than one-time project funding. Several recipients reappear across multiple years, including Brookgreen Gardens, Samaritans Purse, Miracle Hill Ministries Inc, and Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship. Grants range from six-figure operating awards to smaller scholarship commitments, with individual and organizational recipients both appearing in the record. That combination of cultural, faith-based, and higher-education support defines the foundation’s profile more clearly than any single grant amount does.
In cultural and botanical-garden support, The Simpson Foundation gave $1,100,000 to Brookgreen Gardens for support of daily operations, followed by $600,000 in 2024 and $250,000 in 2025. That repeated pattern points to sustained institutional backing rather than project-only aid. In Christian relief and ministry funding, the foundation awarded $450,000 to Samaritans Purse for support of daily operations and $200,000 to the same organization for U.S. crisis disaster relief. It also gave $400,000 to Miracle Hill Ministries Inc for support of daily operations. Scholarship support is another clear thread. The Simpson Foundation gave $200,000 and $150,000 to Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship, and $170,000 to Converse College for scholarship support. Smaller scholarship awards also went to Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships.
The Simpson Foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile, even though its recent record also includes larger institutional grants. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off: Brookgreen Gardens, Samaritans Purse, Miracle Hill Ministries Inc, Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship, and others appear in multiple years. The foundation makes grants to organizations and individuals, and its support is largely general operating support, scholarships, and crisis relief. No application process is indicated in the data.
$2.1M
$25.1M
$3.7M
$2.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $35K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$35K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in SC.
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Notable grantees: Brookgreen Gardens, Miracle Hill Ministries, Inc., Samaritan's Purse, Presbyterian College (Bonnie Blue Scholarship), Converse College
Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in the United States, which accounts for 86 grants, or 100.0% of the recipient-country distribution. South Carolina is the top state by grant count, with Pawleys Island, Greenville, Clinton, Spartanburg, Columbia, Anderson, and Greenwood all appearing in the recent grants list. North Carolina also appears through Boone and Montreat, and Florida appears through Naples. The foundation’s HQ is in Detroit, but its grantmaking is centered elsewhere.
The recent grants show support for arts and botanical-garden operations, Christian relief and ministry organizations, and scholarship funds at colleges and related educational programs. Examples include operating support, scholarship awards, and crisis relief grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Brookgreen Gardens, Samaritans Purse, Miracle Hill Ministries Inc, Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship, Anderson University, and Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile.
South Carolina is the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities there include Pawleys Island, Greenville, Clinton, Spartanburg, Columbia, Anderson, and Greenwood.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and its recent record includes scholarship grants such as awards to Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship, Converse College, and Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | $450,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | $400,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | $250,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | $170,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship | Clinton, SC | $150,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | $110,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Bon Secours St Francis Health Systems | Greenville, SC | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina | Columbia, SC | $65,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Young Life | Greenville, SC | $45,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| PCSC Foundation | Columbia, SC | $35,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships | Montreat, NC | $35,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Theology Matters | Greenwood, SC | $30,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Harold C Jennings Foundation | Greenville, SC | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| HIGHLANDS EMERGENCY COUNCIL | Highlands, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Community Care Clinic of Highlands Cashiers Inc | Highlands, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Crossover Communications International | Columbia, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| The Museum Association Inc | Greenville, SC | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Campaign for Excellence | Chagrin Falls, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| MOORINGS PARK FOUNDATION | Naples, FL | $13,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | Clemson, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc | Naples, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Protestant Episcopal High School in Virginia | Alexandria, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Naples Historical Society Inc Protection of Historic Palm Cottage | Naples, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| First Presbyterian Church of Naples | Naples, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Brooklink | Germantown, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| The Shelter for Abused Women and Children Inc | Naples, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Performing Arts Center Inc | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Literacy Council of Highlands Inc | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Highland Community Child Development Center Inc | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| The Bascom Corp | Highlands, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| STAR ABILITY FOUNDATION | Naples, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Bellarmine University Vicki B Owsley Nursing Scholarship | Louisville, KY | $1,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Pawleys Isl, SC | $600,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Miracle Hill Ministries Inc | Greenville, SC | $250,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship | Clinton, SC | $200,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | $75,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | $70,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Williams Place | Columbia, SC | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Bon Secours St Francis Health Systems | Greenville, SC | $50,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| PCSC Foundation | Columbia, SC | $35,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships | Montreat, NC | $35,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina | Columbia, SC | $30,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Young Life | Greenville, SC | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| The Salvation Army Greenville County | Greenville, SC | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Converse College | Spartanburg, SC | $25,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| Harold C Jennings Foundation | Greenville, SC | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Campaign for Excellence | Chagrin Falls, OH | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Theology Matters | Greenwood, SC | $20,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
| Crossover Communications International | Columbia, SC | $20,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS |
Converse College
$170,000SCHOLARSHIP
Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship
$150,000SCHOLARSHIP
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Bon Secours St Francis Health Systems
$100,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina
$65,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
PCSC Foundation
$35,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships
$35,000SCHOLARSHIP
Theology Matters
$30,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Harold C Jennings Foundation
$25,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Crossover Communications International
$20,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
The Museum Association Inc
$20,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Healthnetwork Foundation Campaign for Excellence
$20,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Protestant Episcopal High School in Virginia
$10,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Naples Historical Society Inc Protection of Historic Palm Cottage
$10,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
First Presbyterian Church of Naples
$6,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Brooklink
$5,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Performing Arts Center Inc
$5,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Highland Community Child Development Center Inc
$5,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
The Bascom Corp
$5,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
STAR ABILITY FOUNDATION
$5,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Bellarmine University Vicki B Owsley Nursing Scholarship
$1,000SCHOLARSHIP
Presbyterian College Bonnie Blue Scholarship
$200,000SCHOLARSHIP
Williams Place
$50,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Bon Secours St Francis Health Systems
$50,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
PCSC Foundation
$35,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Christ Community Church Montreat Morning School Scholarships
$35,000SCHOLARSHIP
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina
$30,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
The Salvation Army Greenville County
$25,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Harold C Jennings Foundation
$25,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Healthnetwork Foundation Campaign for Excellence
$25,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Theology Matters
$20,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Crossover Communications International
$20,000SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS