Chapel Hill Foundation Inc
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Plattsburgh, New York. Founded in 1997, it makes grants for cultural, social, health-related, and educational purposes in northeastern New York, with particular emphasis on enriching children’s lives and meeting the challenges of an aging society.
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Chapel Hill Foundation Inc gave $141K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,610
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,113
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,049,750
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Chapel Hill Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its website asks applicants to submit a written proposal of no more than one page describing what they seek to fund, along with a project budget, the organization’s latest annual financial statement, its IRS determination letter, an impact-evaluation strategy, and a plan for acknowledging the foundation’s support. Applicants should also explain how they will report on the use of grant funds. The 2025 IRS filing says requests should be submitted in writing and include the reason for the request, the use of grant money, and the type of organization. Awards are restricted to nonprofit organizations located in northeastern New York.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists quarterly consideration deadlines of February 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1. The 2025 IRS filing reports no deadlines.
- Deadline
- The website lists quarterly consideration deadlines of February 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Chapel Hill Foundation
Mailing address: 107 Salmon River Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 563-5342
Website: https://www.chapelhillfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chapel Hill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adirondack Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports initiatives within northeastern New York. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York State; the listed 2025 grantees include organizations in Plattsburgh, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and other New York communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chapel Hill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2019) to $141K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Foundation Lake Placid, NY | Birth to Three Alliance | $20,000 |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension Plattsburgh, NY | Master Gardeners Program | $15,800 |
| ADK Mountain Club Saratoga Springs, NY | Three Seasons at Heart Lake | $15,000 |
| Senior Citizens Council Plattsburgh, NY | Support for Senior Programs | $11,000 |
| Plattsburgh YMCA Plattsburgh, NY | Campaign for New Facility | $10,000 |
| Thera Pets Inc Peru, NY | Therapeutic Programming-ADULTS&CHILD | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army Plattsburgh, NY | New Walk-in Freezer | $5,310 |
| Adirondack Regional Theatre Plattsburgh, NY | Support for Performances | $5,000 |
| Mercy Care for the Adirondacks Lake Placid, NY | Advocacy for Elderly Adults | $5,000 |
| Mooers Free Library Mooers, NY | Toddler Time, Adultcomputer Classes | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,049,750 | $126,427 | $167,515 | $140,610 | 23 | $148,039 | $30,822 | $134,421 |
| 2024 | $1,090,838 | $184,522 | $157,309 | $129,100 | 17 | $139,423 | $49,664 | $121,347 |
| 2023 | $1,063,625 | $138,879 | $121,662 | $101,700 | 17 | $107,424 | $20,529 | $98,287 |
| 2022 | $1,046,408 | $154,598 | $103,827 | $82,700 | 14 | $90,090 | $21,191 | $85,884 |
| 2021 | $995,637 | $150,800 | $94,127 | $79,400 | 14 | $81,490 | $23,113 | $88,246 |
| 2020 | $938,964 | $102,712 | $85,502 | $72,450 | 12 | — | $37,100 | $64,334 |
| 2019 | $921,754 | $159,256 | $68,757 | $53,810 | 12 | — | $55,305 | $57,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chapel Hill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $134K 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 foundation’s mission is to support initiatives in education, health care, the arts, and social issues within northeastern New York, especially initiatives that benefit children and address the needs of an aging society. Its stated values favor collaboration, potential for growth, approaches that can be replicated or scaled, and interventions with measurable impact.
Supported organizations illustrate this range. For example, Adirondack Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving Adirondack communities and residents; Mercy Care for the Adirondacks says its mission is to extend mercy to elders through companionship, advice, referrals, and assistance. The foundation’s website also describes grants for children’s outdoor programming, senior programs, therapeutic activities, and community arts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $140,610. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The foundation’s website says it generally makes up to 25 grants a year, most in the $1,000–$5,000 range; grants above $5,000 generally go to longer-term collaborators. Most new grants are for one year, though longer initial terms are sometimes made.
Notable 2025 grants included $20,000 to Adirondack Foundation for the Birth to Three Alliance; $15,800 to Cornell Cooperative Extension for its Master Gardeners Program; $15,000 to Adirondack Mountain Club for Three Seasons at Heart Lake; $11,000 to Senior Citizens Council for senior programs; and $10,000 to Plattsburgh YMCA for a new-facility campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Frost as president and Martha Frost as vice president and treasurer. It lists Bruce Frost, Sally Stay, Susan M. Pfeifer, Judy Quay, Mary Breyett, Bruce Garcia, and Ann Watts as board members.
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc is led by Martha Frost, V President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Frost
V President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Frost
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Frost
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Quay
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Stay
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan M. Pfeifer
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Breyett
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Watts
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Garcia
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Melissa Monty-Provost (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Sandy Rock (2019–2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Chapel Hill Foundation Inc
How much does Chapel Hill Foundation Inc give each year?
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc gave $141K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 17 grants.
What is Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,113, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chapel Hill Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Chapel Hill Foundation Inc give grants?
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plattsburgh, NY (8 grants), Saranac Lake, NY (3 grants), Lake Placid, NY (2 grants) and Keeseville, NY (2 grants).
Does Chapel Hill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Adirondack Foundation ($20,000), Cornell Cooperative Extension ($15,800) and ADK Mountain Club ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chapel Hill Foundation Inc?
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chapel Hill Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support initiatives in education, health care, the arts, and social issues within northeastern New York, especially initiatives that benefit children and address the needs of an aging society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chapel Hill Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's EIN?
Chapel Hill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1820272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Chapel Hill Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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