Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation
The Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It made 31 grants totaling $620,000 in filing year 2025 to charitable organizations working in areas including food assistance, animal welfare, civil rights, human rights, and health.
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation at a glance
In short: Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation gave $620K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Hawaii. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $620,000
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,472,052
- +2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (22% 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 Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 24 Painted Feather Way, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (312) 454-0140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mediation Center of the Pacific ($110K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 128 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The largest shares of 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii (22%), Nevada (21%), New York (15%), and the District of Columbia (12%); New Mexico received 5%. Listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Alabama, Iowa, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $395K (2020) to $620K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $620K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Center of the Pacific Honolulu, HI | General Grant | $110,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | General Grant | $50,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | General Grant | $40,000 |
| The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Grant | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General Grant | $35,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Grant | $30,000 |
| Effective Planning Innovative Communication (EPIC) 'Ohana Inc Honolulu, HI | General Grant | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Be A SHERO Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Doctors without Borders New York, NY | General Grant | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,472,052 | $777,615 | $680,340 | $620,000 | 31 | $620,000 | $777,615 | $608,561 |
| 2024 | $3,384,747 | $372,367 | $636,749 | $576,000 | 28 | $576,000 | $372,367 | $557,852 |
| 2023 | $3,651,629 | $116,049 | $515,793 | $489,000 | 25 | $489,000 | $123,553 | $467,034 |
| 2022 | $4,051,363 | $68,577 | $608,808 | $540,000 | 24 | $540,000 | $119,559 | $465,736 |
| 2021 | $4,591,594 | $1,089,008 | $461,584 | $450,000 | 20 | — | $1,088,520 | $464,357 |
| 2020 | $3,964,170 | $133,889 | $401,833 | $395,000 | 25 | — | $141,940 | $390,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $609K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Three Square says its mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people and pursue a hunger-free community. The Animal Foundation says it promotes humane treatment of animals through shelter, adoption, veterinary, and community services. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights, while Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and presses those in power to respect rights. Other 2025 grantees include organizations addressing support for young women who have experienced abuse or exploitation, Parkinson’s disease, housing, and separation of church and state.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $620,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $110,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants included $110,000 to Mediation Center of the Pacific, $50,000 to Three Square, $40,000 each to ACLU Foundation and The Animal Foundation, and $35,000 to Planned Parenthood. Each was listed as a general grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Albert Chapman as president and assistant secretary, Lauren A Hara as secretary, Michael Arsenault as treasurer, and Teresa Chapman as assistant treasurer.
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation is led by Albert Chapman, President & Assistant Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Albert Chapman
President & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → President & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren A. Hara
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Arseneault
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Teresa Chapman
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nancy Arseneault (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Terae Chapman (2021–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Margery C. Chapman (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Solomon A. Weisgal (2020) — Treasurer
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 Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation
How much does Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation give each year?
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation gave $620K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $576K across 28 grants.
What is Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's typical grant size?
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation give grants?
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's top state is Hawaii, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (21%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's largest grantees?
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mediation Center of the Pacific ($110,000), Three Square ($50,000) and ACLU Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation?
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $620K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $609K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Three Square says its mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people and pursue a hunger-free community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's EIN?
Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0292614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Earl M and Margery C Chapman Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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