Private foundation · EIN 99-0292614 · Las Vegas, Nevada

Earl M and Margery C Chapman 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: 31 grants paid, $620K total, median $15K. 16% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$620K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NV
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mediation Center of the PacificHonolulu, HIGeneral grant$110K
Three SquareLas Vegas, NVGeneral grant$50K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYGeneral grant$40K
The Animal FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral grant$40K
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral grant$35K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral grant$30K
Effective Planning Innovative Communication (epic) 'ohana IncHonolulu, HIGeneral grant$25K
American Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral grant$20K
Be a Shero FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral grant$20K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral grant$20K
Punching Out Parkinson's Santa FeSanta Fe, NMGeneral grant$20K
The Conservation FundArlington, VAGeneral grant$20K
Lv Dance FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral grant$15K
Compassion and ChoicesLittleton, COGeneral grant$15K
Freedom From Religion FoundationMadison, WIGeneral grant$15K
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GAGeneral grant$15K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral grant$15K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral grant$15K
Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral grant$10K
Animal Welfare FundSalem, MAGeneral grant$10K
Center for American ProgressWashington, DCGeneral grant$10K
Facing History and OurselvesBoston, MAGeneral grant$10K
The Food DepotSanta Fe, NMGeneral grant$10K
Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DCGeneral grant$10K
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral grant$10K
Share Our StrengthTopeka, KSGeneral grant$5,000
Ever After FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral grant$5,000
Civic NationWashington, DCGeneral grant$5,000
Indivisible ArtsHermosa Beach, CAGeneral grant$5,000
Live Like BraunNew York, NYGeneral grant$5,000
Our House Grief Support CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral grant$5,000

By state: Hawaii 2 · Nevada 5 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 5 · New Mexico 2 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada, administered in care of Nancy C Arseneault, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Earl M and Margery C Chapman 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 Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $620K across 31 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation give?

Hawaii (2 grants), Nevada (5 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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