Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation
The Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Created in 1967 to honor Alvah H. and Wyline P. Chapman, it supports charitable, educational, and community initiatives intended to improve the lives of children, families, communities, and cities.
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation at a glance
In short: Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation gave $240K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,000
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,857
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,438,485
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (14 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% 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 Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a Letter of Inquiry for consideration for endorsement if a director or member has not already sponsored or endorsed the request. An endorsed applicant may then be invited to submit a grant application with the requested materials.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists May 15 for the June meeting and October 15 for the December meeting. The filing states May 15 for July consideration and October 15 for December consideration. As of October 2, 2026, October 15 is the upcoming listed deadline; May 15, 2026 has passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists May 15 for the June meeting and October 15 for the December meeting.
- Contact
Application contact: Cf Secretarythe Alvah H And Wyline
Mailing address: P O Box 55398, Saint Petersburg, FL 33732-5398
Phone: (727) 567-1300
Website: https://chapmanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation
Who Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chapman Partnership ($30K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 160 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says grants are awarded in communities where the family and directors live or have been involved. It gives preference to areas where directors and members live and are involved, and says organizations in parts of Georgia where the Chapman family has traditionally had interests may be considered under special circumstances.
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 18% to Georgia, 5% to Tennessee, and 1% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 35 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). 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 $220K (2024) to $350K (2023). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $30,000 |
| Miami Book Fair Miami, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $20,000 |
| Ready for Life Largo, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $15,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville Powell, TN | Support CurrentProjects | $12,000 |
| Adopt-A-Family of Palm Beaches Lake Worth, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Pal St Petersburg, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| BTG Community Outreach Newnan, GA | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Bass Museum Miami Beach, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Great Explorations Childrens Museum St Petersburg, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| The Kind Productions Inc St Petersburg, FL | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,438,485 | $511,407 | $281,535 | $240,000 | 35 | $4,460 | $474,332 |
| 2024 | $4,147,098 | $503,470 | $264,284 | $220,000 | 28 | $5,754 | $464,940 |
| 2023 | $4,010,455 | $322,519 | $387,787 | $350,000 | 34 | $4,125 | $288,657 |
| 2022 | $3,924,788 | $344,083 | $284,855 | $250,000 | 29 | $3,550 | $312,778 |
| 2021 | $3,662,192 | $500,431 | $390,908 | $350,000 | 34 | $3,432 | $462,955 |
| 2020 | $3,872,386 | $229,642 | $383,217 | $350,000 | 35 | — | $199,740 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was created to perpetuate the Chapmans’ charity and concern for others. Its website describes support for spiritual, scientific, historical, environmental, literary, and educational charitable endeavors and community initiatives. It identifies children and families—especially those at risk—education at all levels, multicultural understanding, substance abuse prevention, and programs serving people experiencing homelessness among its grant interests.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied missions. Chapman Partnership says it provides programs and services to help residents overcome homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Ready for Life says it supports young people preparing to transition out of foster care, with services extending through age 28. Friends of the Bass Museum describes its work as connecting international contemporary art with diverse audiences through experiences that educate, challenge, and excite. Other 2025 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve community assistance, youth music education, student support, and public broadcasting.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $240,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to Chapman Partnership, $20,000 to Miami Book Fair, $15,000 to Ready for Life, and $12,000 to Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville. Other recipients receiving $10,000 included Adopt-A-Family of Palm Beaches, PAL, BTG Community Outreach, Friends of the Bass Museum, Great Explorations Children’s Museum, The Kind Productions, Law Enforcement United – Team St Pete, and Miami Dade County Public Schools Foundation.
The foundation’s website says requests are considered twice yearly. A prospective applicant must be sponsored or endorsed by a foundation director or member. Applicants without an endorsement should first submit a brief Letter of Inquiry with the requested amount and project description; successful applicants are invited to apply. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with IRS section 501(c)(3) exemption. The application checklist includes the application form, IRS determination letter, governing-body roster, project or organizational budget, most recent fiscal-year financial statement, and grant proposal letter. The website says the foundation prefers not to make multi-year commitments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Page Beckwith as Chairman/Director, David Hilton as President/Director, Scott Hilton as Vice President/Director, and Stephen Sayler as Treasurer/Director. It also lists Lee Sayler, Alan Sayler, Robert L Hilton, Aubrey Brey Webb, Kristy Figueras, and Elizabeth Klempner as directors.
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation is led by David Hilton, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hilton
President & Director
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Page Beckwith
Chairman & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
President & Director → Chairman & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Sayler
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aubrey Brey Webb
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristy Figueras
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Sayler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert L Hilton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Hilton
Vice President & Director
President & Director → Chairman & Director, 2022
Chairman & Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Sayler
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Klempner
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Van Sayler (2020–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Mary Phillips (2020–2021) — Director
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 Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation
How much does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation give each year?
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation gave $240K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 28 grants.
What is Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's typical grant size?
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,857, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation give grants?
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (18%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (7 grants), Miami, FL (4 grants), Newnan, GA (3 grants) and Largo, FL (2 grants).
Does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support CurrentProjects" (35 grants).
Who are Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's largest grantees?
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chapman Partnership ($30,000), Miami Book Fair ($20,000) and Ready for Life ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation?
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $511K.
What does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation fund?
The foundation was created to perpetuate the Chapmans’ charity and concern for others. Its website describes support for spiritual, scientific, historical, environmental, literary, and educational charitable endeavors and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation?
Submit a Letter of Inquiry for consideration for endorsement if a director or member has not already sponsored or endorsed the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's EIN?
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6069146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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