Chapin Foundation
Chapin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jamaica, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Chapin Foundation at a glance
In short: Chapin Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,193
- +321.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,193
- +321.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,193
- Total assets
- $92,835
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chapin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chapin Home for the Aging ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Chapin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 256% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 485% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapin Home for the Aging Queens, NY | General Operating Support | $25,193 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,835 | — | $25,193 | $25,193 | 1 | $25,193 | — | $5,193 |
| 2023 | $118,028 | $55 | $5,976 | $5,976 | 1 | $5,976 | $55 | $5,958 |
| 2022 | $123,949 | — | $7,073 | $7,073 | 1 | $7,073 | — | $6,275 |
| 2021 | $131,022 | $8 | $7,073 | $7,073 | 1 | $7,073 | $8 | $6,774 |
| 2020 | $138,087 | — | $6,047 | $6,034 | 1 | — | — | $7,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chapin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chapin Foundation is led by Sarah Brown, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Brown
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gradita Teahan
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Dominquez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Marie Curley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Carol Derby
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia O'Leary
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Cucchi Esq.
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McManman
Executive Vice President & Administrator
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virgina Belling RN
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. O'Hara JD CPA
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet M. Unger Mpa Lnha
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janet Unger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Theresa Clark (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chapin Foundation
How much does Chapin Foundation give each year?
Chapin Foundation gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Chapin Foundation?
Chapin Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Chapin Foundation operate?
Chapin Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Chapin Foundation's EIN?
Chapin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2650375. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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