SIMPSON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

The mission of Simpson's contributions program is:

  • To improve the quality of life in communities where the company has a significant number of employees living and working
  • To serve as a catalyst for employees to become involved and to provide leadership in their communities

Contributions are generally made in locations where the company has operations.

  • To the extent possible, contributions will support organizations of interest to, or recommended by, Simpson employees.
  • Simpson prefers to make capital contributions that will benefit the operating communities for the long term as opposed to contributing operating funds.
  • Generally, support is committed for one year at a time and in amounts less than $5,000.

Evaluation Process

A Local Review Committee will evaluate requests for contributions and determine the amount of grants to specific organizations.

Some of the criteria taken into account in determining the amount of any contribution are:

  • The degree of support from Simpson employees
  • Relative size and importance of company operations in the community; balance among Simpson communities
  • Needs of the organization or program for which funding is requested
  • Amount of previous Simpson contributions to the organization
  • Amount committed by other companies, foundations and/or governments. Projects should demonstrate broad-based community support.
  • Proximity of the requesting organization to Simpson operations or administrative offices.

How to apply for a Simpson Contribution

If you believe your project or organization meets Simpson's geographic criteria (Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor and Cowlitz Counties) and guidelines, we invite you to apply for a Simpson grant. The application is relatively simple to complete. We also require a copy of your 501(c) 3 status, a copy of your operating and project budgets, a list of other donors and your board of directors list.

To request a copy of the application, please contact:

Public Affairs
917 E. 11th St.
Tacoma WA 98421

Simpson's Review Committees meet once per year to consider funding applications. Deadline is May 15.

For requests less than $1,000, please contact:

Public Affairs
917 E. 11th St.
Tacoma WA 98421

There is no deadline on these requests.