Grants paid by John M Simpson Foundation
EIN 36-6071621 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV
John M Simpson Foundation of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-6071621) reported 75 grants paid totaling $1,093,837 to 36 recipients in tax years 2020–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,093,837
75 grants
Recipients
36
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2024
4 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | $184,500 | — |
| 2022 | 15 | $214,000 | — |
| 2023 | 23 | $335,129 | — |
| 2024 | 23 | $360,208 | — |
Top recipients
The 36 recipients receiving the most from John M Simpson Foundation, by grants paid, out of 36 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Park Zoological Society 94-2379052 | B | Tucson, AZ | 4 | $160,000 | 2024 |
| Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center 82-5462848 | C | Tucson, AZ | 4 | $90,000 | 2024 |
| Daraja Educational Foundation 20-8283551 | D | San Rafael, CA | 4 | $85,000 | 2024 |
| Cody's Friends Inc 47-4052727 | C | Tucson, AZ | 4 | $73,500 | 2024 |
| YWCA Southern Arizona 86-0098937 | D | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $60,000 | 2024 |
| Boston College | U | Chestnut Hill, MA | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Sister Jose Womens Center 46-1290517 | B | Tucson, AZ | 4 | $45,000 | 2024 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona 86-0112798 | C | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $41,000 | 2022 |
| Child and Family Resources Inc 86-0251984 | B | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Youth On Their Own 86-0644388 | B | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Watotoworld 45-3994770 | B | Haverhill, MA | 2 | $40,000 | 2024 |
| Cope Community Services 86-0363717 | B | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission 86-6054088 | C | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Pima Council On Aging 86-0251768 | B | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Handi-Dogs Supporting Foundation Inc 26-3777503 | B | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $28,000 | 2023 |
| Soldier's Best Friend 27-4665797 | B | Peoria, AZ | 2 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Coyote Taskforce 86-0679405 | B | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Literacy Connects 23-7047508 | B | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Community Foodbank of S Arizona | U | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Community Food Bank of S Arizona | U | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society 95-2151583 | B | Encinitas, CA | 2 | $15,000 | 2023 |
| University of Arizona Foundation 86-6050388 | C | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $15,000 | 2022 |
| Rescue Me Tucson 83-1488062 | B | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Aravapia Watershed Conservation Alliance 81-3764971 | C | Willcox, AZ | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Ability Dogs of Arizona | U | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $14,000 | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | U | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Pima Paws for Life 46-3039870 | B | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | U | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project 20-2370934 | B | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Old Pueblo Community Services 86-0836556 | B | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Hope Animal Shelter & Sanctuary 03-0561855 | D | Cortaro, AZ | 1 | $6,000 | 2023 |
| Lil Bit of Love Rescue Inc | U | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| No Kill Pima County 46-3333316 | B | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Teton Raptor Center 83-0328068 | B | Wilson, WY | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Step Up to Justice 81-3776452 | B | Tuscon, AZ | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| From Partnerships | U | Chicago, IL | 2 | $337 | 2024 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 75 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reid Park Zoological Society Tucson, AZ | B | $50,000 | paid | OTTER HABITAT, REDWOOD TREE & ANTARCTIC CAVE | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | U | $50,000 | paid | THE MELIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Youth On Their Own Tucson, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | MATCHING PROGRAM | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Watotoworld Haverhill, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | YWCA Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | D | $20,000 | paid | TEEN COURT | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Child and Family Resources Inc Tucson, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Daraja Educational Foundation San Rafael, CA | D | $20,000 | paid | MATCH PROGRAM | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Sister Jose Womens Center Tucson, AZ | B | $20,000 | paid | MATCH EVENT | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center Tucson, AZ | C | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Ability Dogs of Arizona Tucson, AZ | U | $14,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Gospel Rescue Mission Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Cody's Friends Inc Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Cope Community Services Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Aravapia Watershed Conservation Alliance Willcox, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Coyote Taskforce Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Old Pueblo Community Services Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Soldier's Best Friend Peoria, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | TEAM SPONSORSHIP & GNEERAL PROGRAM DONATION | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Children's Advocacy Center Tucson, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Literacy Connects Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Community Foodbank of S Arizona Tucson, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Rescue Me Tucson Tucson, AZ | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | Step Up to Justice Tuscon, AZ | B | $1,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2024 | From Partnerships Chicago, IL | U | $208 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202503219349100845 |
| 2023 | Reid Park Zoological Society Tucson, AZ | B | $55,000 | paid | WORLD OF PLAY ADVENTURE ZONE PLEDGE PAYMENT | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center Tucson, AZ | C | $35,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | YWCA Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | D | $20,000 | paid | TEEN COURT | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Cody's Friends Inc Tucson, AZ | C | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Daraja Educational Foundation San Rafael, CA | D | $20,000 | paid | MATCH PROGRAM | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Youth On Their Own Tucson, AZ | C | $20,000 | paid | MATCHING PROGRAM | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Watotoworld Haverhill, MA | B | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Soldier's Best Friend Peoria, AZ | B | $15,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Handi-Dogs Supporting Foundation Inc Tucson, AZ | B | $14,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Pima Paws for Life Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Coyote Taskforce Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Rescue Me Tucson Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Literacy Connects Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Gospel Rescue Mission Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Community Foodbank of S Arizona Tucson, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Sister Jose Womens Center Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | MATCH EVENT | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Pima Council On Aging Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | MEALS ON WHEELS | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Cope Community Services Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Child and Family Resources Inc Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Hope Animal Shelter & Sanctuary Cortaro, AZ | D | $6,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Aravapia Watershed Conservation Alliance Willcox, AZ | C | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | Rancho Coastal Humane Society Encinitas, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2023 | From Partnerships Chicago, IL | U | $129 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202423199349100627 |
| 2022 | Reid Park Zoological Society Tucson, AZ | B | $25,000 | paid | WORLD OF PLAY ADVENTURE ZONEPLEDGE PAYMENT | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | PLEDGE PAYMENT | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Daraja Educational Foundation San Rafael, CA | D | $20,000 | paid | MATCH PROGRAM | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Cody's Friends Inc Tucson, AZ | C | $20,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | YWCA Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | D | $20,000 | paid | TEEN COURT | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Handi-Dogs Supporting Foundation in Tucson, AZ | C | $14,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | GIRLS ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FOR LEADERSHIP & SCIENCE | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Pima Council On Aging Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | MEALS ON WHEELS | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Cope Community Services Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | The Salvation Army Tucson, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | SAFE HOUSING PROGRAM | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Child and Family Resources Inc Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Community Food Bank of S Arizona Tucson, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Gospel Rescue Mission Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202303199349101185 |
| 2022 | Sister Jose Womens Center Tucson, AZ | C | $10,000 | paid | MATCH EVENT | 202303199349101185 |
| 2020 | Reid Park Zoological Society Tucson, AZ | B | $30,000 | paid | ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Daraja Educational Foundation San Rafael, CA | D | $25,000 | paid | MATCH PROGRAM | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Sol Dog Lodge and Training Center Tucson, AZ | C | $25,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Cody's Friends Inc Tucson, AZ | C | $23,500 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | C | $16,000 | paid | NEW ANIMAL CRUELTY UNIT | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Rancho Coastal Humane Society Encinitas, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Pima Council On Aging Tucson, AZ | B | $10,000 | paid | MATCHING FUND | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Community Food Bank of S Arizona Tucson, AZ | U | $10,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Lil Bit of Love Rescue Inc Tucson, AZ | U | $5,000 | paid | MATCH: GIVING TUESDAY | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | C | $5,000 | paid | GALS BACKCOUNTRY SCIENCE CAMP | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Sister Jose Womens Center Tucson, AZ | C | $5,000 | paid | MATCH EVENT | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
| 2020 | No Kill Pima County Tucson, AZ | B | $5,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202103159349100040 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202503219349100845 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202423199349100627 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202303199349101185 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202103159349100040 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/366071621.json.
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