Filed as: SIMPSON PSB FUND · Private foundation · EIN 68-0168017

Simpson Foundation

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Orinda, CA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503209349100855
Total assets (EOY)$128,385,654
Grants paid$17,408,345
Typical (median) grant$22,500
Grants listed34
Giving in home state (CA)100%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K6
$5K–$25K11
$25K–$100K9
$100K+8

Smallest $1,000 · Largest $10,020,372

Geographic focus

CA
100%
NH
0%
MD
0%

Common purposes

providefundsmissionorganizationeducationstudentscommunitycancerfurtherunderservedartswhichthroughhealthproviding

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$13,592,525$137,487,32136
2024$17,408,345$128,385,65434

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactGRANT ADMINISTRATION
Address21 ORINDA WAY SUITE C 358, ORINDA, CA, 94563
Phone9253308690
Form & materialsWRITTEN SUBMISSION DETAILING THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST, AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE ARTS OR EDUCATION.
DeadlinesNONE.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE GENERALLY GRANTED TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT FURTHER AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE ARTS OR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University Of California Berkeley FoundationBERKELEY, CATO SUPPORT THE MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE BERKELEY ART MUSEUM AND PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, THE LIBRARY FUND, AND THE BO$10,020,372
Ucsf FoundationSAN FRANCISCO, CATO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ADVANCE HEALTH WORLDWIDE BY SUPPORTING RESEARCH FOR BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPT$4,970,473
Girls Inc Of Alameda CountyOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP GIRLS FROM UNDERSERVED BAY AREA COMMUNITIES R$790,000
Oakland Museum Of CaliforniaOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.$525,000
Uc Theatre Berkeley Music GroupBERKELEY, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER POSITION AT THE UC THEATRE.$200,000
New Literary ProjectOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT INVESTS IN STUDENTS, TEACHERS, READERS, AUTHORS AND WRITERS BY OF$160,000
Oakland LeafOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS NEEDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESOURCES AND ENRICHMENT OPP$110,000
California College Of The ArtsSAN FRANCISCO, CATO SUPPORT THE MAKER/MEET/FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE CCA SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS, AND TO BENEFIT THE $100,000
California SymphonyWALNUT CREEK, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA SYMPHONY'S MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED TO MUSICIAN$87,500
Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay AreaWALNUT CREEK, CATO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW STATE OF THE ART CANCER SUPPORT CENTER IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA THAT WILL ALLOW A$85,000
Ruth Bancroft GardenWALNUT CREEK, CATO PRESERVE THE GARDEN AND RARE COLLECTION OF WATER-CONSERVING PLANTS, AND TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INCLUDING FR$51,000
University Of California RegentsBERKELEY, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY.$50,000
Big Wave ProjectEL GRANADA, CATO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING HOUSING, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO THRIVE,$40,000
California Shakespeare TheaterORINDA, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRA$40,000
Diablo Regional Arts AssociationWALNUT CREEK, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL ARTS PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE THEATRE, VISUAL A$30,000
Calpirg Education FundLOS ANGELES, CATO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL.$25,000
Life Learning AcademySAN FRANCISCO, CATO SUPPORT THE ACADEMIC MISSION OF THE ORGANIZAION, WHICH IS TO PROVIDE OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONA$25,000
Rock The CasaWALNUT CREEK, CATO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO BENEFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE CHILDREN IN NEED, SUCH AS COURT APP$20,000
Kala Art InstituteBERKELEY, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION OF KALA ART INSTITUTE TO OFFER ART FACILITIE$16,000
Northern Light SchoolOAKLAND, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO CLOSE THE TUITION GAP, SUPPORT THE SCHOOL'S OPERATING BUDGET, CURRI$11,000
Museum Of Craft And DesignSAN FRANCISCO, CATO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATING FUND THAT PROVIDES EXHIBITIONS, PROGRA$10,000
Association Of California Symphony OrchestrasLOS ANGELES, CATO SUPPORT ACSO ORCHESTRA COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LISTEN, LEARN, NETWORK AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER.$5,000
Chinese Culture Center FoundationSAN FRANCISCO, CATO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF CCC, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO ELEVATING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND GIVING VOICE TO EQUALITY THRO$5,000
Compassion & ChoicesETNA, NHTO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT THAT FURTHERS THE MISSION AND VISION OF COMPASSION & CHOICES.$5,000
Creative Growth Arts CenterOAKLAND, CATO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, WHICH IS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN C$5,000
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