Chapman Family Foundation
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.
Chapman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chapman Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $387K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,933,405
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $386,681
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Chapman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was East Tennessee Foundation ($1.9M). Together the top 5 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | Close Supporting Org | $1,868,405 |
| Knoxville Entrepreneur Center Knoxville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| World Savvy San Francisco, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| University of Tennessee Knoxville Knoxville, TN | McClung Museum | $10,000 |
| Webb School of Knoxville Knoxville, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9,901 | $1,974,828 | $1,933,405 | 5 | $9,901 |
About Chapman Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chapman Family Foundation is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chapman Family Foundation is led by Jefferson Chapman, Chair on the 2020 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Jefferson Chapman
Chair
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine C. Biggs
Special Manager
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan W. Holbrook
Regular Manager
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Robert Page
Regular Manager
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Martin
Regular Manager
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennie C. Linthorst
Special Manager
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon M. Pryse
Regular Manager
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Chapman Family Foundation
How much does Chapman Family Foundation give each year?
Chapman Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Chapman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chapman Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $20,000, and its average grant was $386,681, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chapman Family Foundation give grants?
Chapman Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (4 grants).
Does Chapman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Chapman Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chapman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chapman Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include East Tennessee Foundation ($1,868,405), Knoxville Entrepreneur Center ($25,000) and World Savvy ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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