CHAPMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION WAS CREATED FOR EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, LITERARY, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSES, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PRIORITIES OF EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.9M
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$387K
About Chapman Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chapman Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $9,901 |
| Expenses | $1,974,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,901 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include East Tennessee Foundation ($1,868,405), Knoxville Entrepreneur Center ($25,000), World Savvy ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE KNOXVILLE, TN | MCCLUNG MUSEUM | $10,000 |
| WEBB SCHOOL OF KNOXVILLE KNOXVILLE, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| WORLD SAVVY SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION KNOXVILLE, TN | CLOSE SUPPORTING ORG | $1,868,405 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON CHAPMAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE C BIGGS | SPECIAL MGR | 0.2 | — |
| JENNIE C LINTHORST | SPECIAL MGR | 0.2 | — |
| DAN W HOLBROOK | REGULAR MGR | 0.2 | — |
| JAMES R MARTIN | REGULAR MGR | 0.2 | — |
| J ROBERT PAGE | REGULAR MGR | 0.2 | — |
| SHARON M PRYSE | REGULAR MGR | 0.2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapman Family Foundation?
Chapman Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KNOXVILLE, TN. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Chapman Family Foundation operate?
Chapman Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What size grants does Chapman Family Foundation award?
In 2020, Chapman Family Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $387K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chapman Family Foundation's EIN?
Chapman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6351709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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