Chapman Forestry Foundation
Chapman Forestry Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Davis, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $47K.
Chapman Forestry Foundation at a glance
In short: Chapman Forestry Foundation gave $29K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,380
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,673
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,620,395
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chapman Forestry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Texas AM ($3K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,630), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chapman Forestry Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2025) to $43K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $16,630 |
| West Texas AM Canyon, TX | Grant | $2,500 |
| City of Canyon Canyon, TX | Pland 20 Trees | $2,500 |
| Arboretum Detroit Detroit, MI | Plant 58 Trees | $2,500 |
| Trinity Chrisian School Lubbock, TX | 35 Windbreak trees | $2,000 |
| City of Vernon Vernon, TX | Park trees | $1,250 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Arabian Horse Cente Pomona, CA | Plant 3 trees | $1,000 |
| Csl Poly Pomona Pomona, CA | Plant trees | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,620,395 | $108,759 | $65,146 | $29,380 | 8 | $31,190 | $47,287 | $75,551 |
| 2024 | $1,548,497 | $127,033 | $48,406 | $34,316 | 8 | $21,000 | $57,041 | $108,505 |
| 2023 | $1,469,870 | $86,659 | $68,700 | $39,743 | 9 | $39,793 | $23,334 | $96,397 |
| 2022 | $1,451,911 | $56,167 | $65,706 | $36,567 | 9 | $1,907,610 | $23,559 | $91,788 |
| 2021 | $1,461,450 | $171,450 | $70,658 | $36,800 | 10 | $70,458 | $146,942 | $68,434 |
| 2020 | $1,450,645 | $70,219 | $64,093 | $38,700 | 14 | — | $70,019 | $17,327 |
| 2019 | $1,452,812 | $77,595 | $72,382 | $43,203 | 12 | — | $77,395 | $11,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chapman Forestry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chapman Forestry Foundation is led by Christie Billing, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christie Billing
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Atsuka E. Chapman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Chapman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Billing
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C Billing
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kai Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keri Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Billing
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taku Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginger Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Billing
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Christie Billing (President).
Frequently asked questions about Chapman Forestry Foundation
How much does Chapman Forestry Foundation give each year?
Chapman Forestry Foundation gave $29K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34K across 8 grants.
What is Chapman Forestry Foundation's typical grant size?
Chapman Forestry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,673, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chapman Forestry Foundation give grants?
Chapman Forestry Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Canyon, TX (2 grants) and Pomona, CA (2 grants).
Does Chapman Forestry Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Chapman Forestry Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Chapman Forestry Foundation's largest grantees?
Chapman Forestry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include West Texas AM ($2,500), City of Canyon ($2,500) and Arboretum Detroit ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($16,630), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chapman Forestry Foundation?
Chapman Forestry Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Chapman Forestry Foundation?
Chapman Forestry Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Davis, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Chapman Forestry Foundation's EIN?
Chapman Forestry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6046602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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