Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Williamsburg, Virginia. It makes contributions to the operating funds of qualified public charities and reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc gave $331K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $331,000
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,045
- +29.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $9,036,775
- +77.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (88% 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 Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2933 Barrets Pointe Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185-7557
Phone: (847) 909-8351
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Development Resources ($175K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 135 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The reported shares for other recipient states were New York 5%, Illinois 4%, California 2%, and Idaho 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2022) to $331K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $331K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Resources Norge, VA | Operations Operations | $175,000 |
| VPM North Chesterfield, VA | oPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| Spectrum Institute for Low Vision Wheaton, IL | Operations | $12,500 |
| Williamsburg Symphony Williamsburg, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| MCV Foundation Discovery Program Richmond, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Degood Foundation Newport News, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| William & Mary School of Education Williamsburg, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Fish Inc Williamsburg, VA | Operations | $7,500 |
| Williamsburg House of Mercy Williamsburg, VA | Operations | $7,500 |
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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 | $9,036,775 | $235,765 | $373,995 | $331,000 | 22 | $373,995 | $4,245,186 | $360,558 |
| 2024 | $5,101,153 | $193,567 | $389,253 | $324,500 | 28 | $389,253 | $181,770 | $383,507 |
| 2023 | $5,192,021 | $2,747,230 | $236,260 | $217,600 | 27 | $236,260 | $1,547,163 | $203,802 |
| 2022 | $3,757,472 | $116,449 | $231,692 | $202,600 | 28 | $231,692 | $127,837 | $210,900 |
| 2021 | $3,822,844 | $276,566 | $243,678 | $225,100 | 30 | $243,678 | $257,837 | $238,121 |
| 2020 | $3,791,151 | $91,043 | $227,685 | $211,350 | 29 | — | $147,704 | $204,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $361K 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 states that its direct charitable activity is making contributions to the operating funds of qualified public charities. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Child Development Resources says it serves young children and their families and trains early childhood professionals. Williamsburg House of Mercy describes its work as providing food, shelter, comfort, and hope to people in need in its community; FISH Inc says it distributes food, sanitary items, and clothing to needy and homeless people in the greater Williamsburg area. Heritage Humane Society says it provides services related to the care and welfare of stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $331,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median of $7,500. Its largest grant was $175,000 to Child Development Resources for operations. Other notable 2025 grants included $25,000 to VPM; $12,500 to Spectrum Institute for Low Vision; and $10,000 each to Williamsburg Symphony, MCV Foundation Discovery Program, Doctors Without Borders, DeGood Foundation, and William & Mary School of Education. The stated purposes for these grants were operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel R. Chapin as president, Marilyn M. Chapin as secretary, and Charles G. Chapin as director.
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc is led by Daniel R. Chapin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel R. Chapin
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles G. Chapin
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marilyn M. Chapin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc
How much does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc give each year?
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc gave $331K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $325K across 28 grants.
What is Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,045, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc give grants?
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsburg, VA (9 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (19 grants).
Who are Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Child Development Resources ($175,000), VPM ($25,000) and Spectrum Institute for Low Vision ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc?
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $361K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is making contributions to the operating funds of qualified public charities. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's EIN?
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4147435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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