Private foundation · EIN 31-1285588 · Bellingham, Washington

Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund

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: 50 grants paid, $87K total, median $500. 26% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
50
$87K
Median grant
$500
Stays in WA
26%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 48 of 50 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chinese Canadian Military MuseumVancouver, CAEducation$23K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAEducation & Research$20K
Planned ParenthoodBellingham, WAFor assistance to indigent families.$5,000
Organization of Black Aerospace ProOlive Branch, MSSocial Assistance$4,000
Bc Childrens HospitalVancouver, CAMedical Research$3,000
Mecfs Clinic MinnesotaSt Louis Park, MNMedical Research$3,000
Indivisible BellinghamBellingham, WAgroup advocating for an inclusive public education system$2,500
University of WaSeattle, WAScholarships for needs based students$2,000
Western Washington University FoundBellingham, WAEducation$2,000
American Foundation for UbcVancouver, CAEducation$2,000
Canadian Children's Centre for HopeToronto, CASocial Assistance$2,000
Nb Film CooperativeFredericton, CAEducation & Training$1,500
YWCAVancouver, CAHealth and Safety Programs$1,500
Vancouver Heritage FoundationVancouver, CAPublic Assistance$1,000
People for the American WayWashington, DCProtecting constitutional principles$1,000
Diabetes and MeBellevue, WAMedical Research$1,000
Association Maison Doucet HennessyBathurst, CATo maintain, restore and preserve the Doucet Hennessy House located at 375 St Peter Avenue, Bathurst, New Brunswick with a view to educate…$1,000
Canadian Cancer SocietyCalgary, CAMedical Research$750
Ukranian Social ServicesChilliwack, CASocial Assistance$750
American Civil Liberties AssociatioNew York, NYCivil Rights$500
Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CAResearch$500
Congregation Beth IsraelVancouver, CACongregation Support$500
Congregation Beth IsraelBellingham, WACongregation Support$500
Pickford Film CentreBellingham, WAto bring education programs to public school students, compelling film series to our community and gives space for independent thought thro…$500
Downtown Eastside Women's CentreVancouver, CASocial Assistance$500
Freedom From Religion FoundationMadison, WIEducation$500
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship CenVancouver, CAEducation$500
Tuskegee AirmenArlington, VAAid to military families$400
Pro PublicaNew York, NYInvestigative journalism$400
Southern Poverty Law CenMontgomery, ALFor assistance to indigent families.$300
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILMedical Research$300
National Geographic SocietyWashington, DCWorld Conservation$300
Southern Illinois University FoundationCarbondale, ILEducation & Scholarships$300
Bellingham Food BankBellingham, WAPublic Assistance$300
Bellingham Public Library Funds - WBellingham, WAPublic Assistance$300
Cedars SinaiLos Angeles, CAMedical Research$300
Spark MuseumBellingham, WAto continue providing engaging and inspirational science education in Whatcom County and beyond.$300
Aboriginal Friendship Centre SocietVancouver, CAEducation$300
Parkinsons Disease FoundationNew York, NYMedical Research$200
Beth Rivkah AcademyMontreal, CAEducational Services$200
Carter CtrAtlanta, GAHuman Rights$200
St Jude Children's Research HospitaMemphis, TNMedical Research$200
Diana Gregory Outreach FoundationPhoenix, AZSocial Assistance Seniors$200
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom CouBellingham, WAPublic Assistance$100
Arts Club TheatreVancouver, CAEducational$100
Sunshine Coast Museum and ArchivesGibsons, CAEducation$100
Salvation ArmyBellingham, WAPublic Assistance$60
Whatcome Council of AgingBellingham, WASocial Services for seniors$50

By state: INTL 18 · California 3 · Washington 13 · Mississippi 1 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellingham, Washington, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund 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 Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 50 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund give?

INTL (18 grants), California (3 grants), Washington (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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