Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing states that it makes grants to public charities described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund at a glance
In short: Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund gave $42K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,000
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,818
- +106.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $372,053
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 55806, Boston, MA 02205-5806
Phone: (617) 482-5270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maine Association of New Americans ($11K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, 31% to Massachusetts, 12% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Association of New Americans Portland, ME | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Prout's Neck Association Scarborough, ME | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southern Portland, ME | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Solidarity Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Middlesex School Concord, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,053 | $59,829 | $50,778 | $42,000 | 11 | $42,000 | $54,950 | $45,184 |
| 2024 | $363,002 | $52,060 | $31,294 | $24,000 | 13 | $24,000 | $46,740 | $41,556 |
| 2023 | $343,192 | $21,081 | $30,606 | $24,000 | 16 | $24,000 | $16,114 | $35,837 |
| 2022 | $353,580 | $28,096 | $30,781 | $24,000 | 14 | $24,000 | $20,735 | $35,786 |
| 2021 | $357,061 | $23,716 | $32,132 | $24,000 | 13 | $26,225 | $16,879 | $36,731 |
| 2020 | $365,646 | $46,211 | $30,742 | $21,000 | 15 | — | $38,276 | $28,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s filing says it makes grants to public charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 recipients include organizations whose own missions address education, arts and culture, conservation, and crisis-response meals. For example, Worcester Polytechnic Institute says it turns knowledge into action to confront global challenges through STEM education, projects, and research. Maine Coast Heritage Trust describes its work as advancing the conservation of Maine’s lands and waters, while World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund awarded 11 grants totaling $42,000. Grants ranged from $300 to $11,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants went to Maine Association of New Americans ($11,000), Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,000), Prout’s Neck Association ($6,000), World Central Kitchen ($5,000), and Boys and Girls Club of Southern ($4,000). The listed grants state “general purpose” as their purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aldus N Chapin, Elizabeth R Chapin, and Nancy C De Rochefort as trustees.
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aldus N. Chapin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Chapin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy C. De Rochefort
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund
How much does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund give each year?
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund gave $42K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 13 grants.
What is Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's typical grant size?
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,818, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund that year got $7K on average.
Where does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund give grants?
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund gives mostly in Maine: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (3 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's largest grantees?
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Maine Association of New Americans ($11,000), Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,000) and Prout's Neck Association ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund?
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund fund?
The funder’s filing says it makes grants to public charities; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 recipients include organizations whose own missions address education, arts and culture, conservation, and crisis-response meals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's EIN?
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6651459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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