Private foundation · EIN 26-6665176 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chapman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $25K. 80% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.6M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MO
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chapman Family for Caring CommunitiesSt Louis, MOOffer foundational classes and community impact programs that are supported by charitable efforts to improve workplaces and strenghten comm…$1.5M
Clayton Community FoundationClayton, MOServes as the official nonprofit partner to the City of Clayton to catalyze the community's passion for excellence through private investme…$33K
Furnish for GoodCharlotte, NCServes individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, poverty and other dire circumstances$25K
Youthbridge Community FoundationSt Louis, MOHelps charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants and donor services$20K
St Louis ZooSt Louis, MOSupport of animal management, research, conservation and education$7,500

By state: Missouri 4 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Chapman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Susan Reynolds, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Chapman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Chapman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Chapman Family Foundation give?

Missouri (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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