Private foundation · EIN 47-7337836 · Troy, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Corley Chapman Jr Charitable Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $224K total, median $22K. 80% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$224K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in AL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pioneer Museum of AlabamaTroy, ALGeneral fund$37K
Troy-Pike Cultural Arts Center IncTroy, ALGeneral fund$25K
Troy Public RadioTroy, ALGeneral fund$25K
Auburn University College of EngineAuburn, ALGeneral fund$22K
Troy University FoundationTroy, ALGeneral fund$22K
Alabama State Councile on the ArtsMontgomery, ALGeneral fund$22K
Troy Public LibraryTroy, ALGeneral fund$21K
Alabama Public TelevisionBirmingham, ALGeneral fund$20K
The Foundation for AIDS ResearchNew York, NYGeneral fund$15K
The National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DCGeneral fund$15K

By state: Alabama 8 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Corley Chapman Jr Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, Alabama, administered in care of Troy Bank & Trust Ttee, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Corley Chapman Jr Charitable Trust 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 Corley Chapman Jr Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $224K across 10 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Corley Chapman Jr Charitable Trust give?

Alabama (8 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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