Private foundation · EIN 51-0383938 · Greenville, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chipman Coker Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $102K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $306K total, median $102K. Stated restrictions: Support for research in the area of infectious diseases as well as other charitable purposes of non-profit organizations programs

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$306K
Median grant
$102K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.8M

How to apply

WRITTEN Contact: Martha F Dewees, 4031 Kennett Pike 12, Greenvile, de, 3025711484 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Support for research in the area of infectious diseases as well as other charitable purposes of non-profit organizations programs

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYResearch & education$102K
University of IllinoisChampaign, ILResearch & education$102K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PAResearch & education$102K

By state: New York 1 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Chipman Coker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, Delaware, administered in care of Dewees Gp, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Chipman Coker Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. WRITTEN Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Chipman Coker Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $306K across 3 grants, a median of $102K.

Where does Chipman Coker Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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