Private foundation · EIN 95-4835227 · San Marino, California · 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $142K total, median $8,750. 80% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$142K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Education FoundationLos Angeles, CAProgram support$50K
Flintridge Prepatory SchoolLA Canada Flintridge, CAProgram support$38K
Huntington HospitalPasadena, CAProgram support$10K
Flying T ClubFort Worth, TXProgram support$10K
Optimist Youth Homes and Family ServicesLos Angeles, CAProgram support$10K
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKProgram support$7,500
Grants Under 5000San Marino, CAProgram support$6,400
San Marino Schools FoundationSan Marino, CAProgram support$5,000
Five AcresLos Angeles, CAProgram support$5,000
Charitable Donation K-1 Pass ThruOakland, CAProgram support$1

By state: California 8 · Texas 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Chapman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Marino, California, administered in care of Gregory S Chapman, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 2024 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 2024 it paid $142K across 10 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Chapman Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Texas (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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