Bill Simpson Foundation Incorporated
The Bill Simpson Foundation (established 2021) is a Brownsburg, IN-based nonprofit honoring E.J. "Bill" Simpson's legacy. The foundation funds nonprofits working in animal welfare, environmental conservation, substance abuse, cultural/educational opportunities, and sports/recreation safety. The site lists partners and donations and provides a Brownsburg address and staff/board information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit working in animal welfare, environmental conservation, substance-abuse services, cultural/educational programs, or sports/recreation safety seeking general operating or program support in the $10k–$85k range and able to submit an electronic application during the January–April window.
Good Fit
- • Clear alignment with the foundation’s stated focus areas (animal welfare, environment, substance-abuse, culture/education, sports safety).
- • Request is for general operating or program support rather than an unusual restricted purpose.
- • Project budget and ask size in the mid-four-figure to low five-figure range (typical recent grants were $10k–$85k).
- • Capacity to submit electronically and meet the January–April application window.
- • Evidence of impact or statewide/regional reach (the funder supports organizations across multiple states).
Geography
Recent grants are multi-state: the latest year shows awards across 12 states (and 14 states in the prior year), with no single in-state dominance; the largest state share was about one third of dollars, indicating a national/regional footprint rather than purely local giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 22 distinct recipients in the latest year (36 the year before), with a substantial number of new recipients and nine repeat grantees across years, showing a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows many new grantees (13 new recipients in the latest year and 36 new in the prior year), and the foundation publishes application instructions and a public submission route, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
