John M Simpson Foundation
The John M Simpson Foundation is a philanthropic organization established by Alberta rancher John Simpson and his wife Diane. The foundation supports initiatives across multiple sectors including agriculture, neuroscience, education, and employee scholarship programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$360K
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+7.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Agricultural research and innovation
- Neuroscience research
- Employee scholarship programs
- Education and workforce development
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant grant activity:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a notable presence in Canada, particularly Alberta, while also supporting initiatives in the United States (including New York-based institutions).
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN B MELLIN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DEBRA M COY | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARK LIYEOS | TREASURER | — | — |
| SUSAN SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HOWARD B SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Established funding for a new agricultural research centre at the University of Calgary, created through a gift from John Simpson
Gift from Alberta rancher John Simpson creates new agricultural researchMade a $250,000 contribution to Fordham University's Neuroscience and Law Center
John and Diane Simpson Foundation Makes $250,000 Gift to Support NeuroscienceDistributed employee scholarship awards across multiple communities
Simpson Foundation Awards $75,500 In Employee Scholarships Across Three CommunitiesProvided a significant bequest to support neuroscience research
John and Diane Simpson Foundation Makes $250,000 Gift to Support NeuroscienceData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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