Erie Chapman Foundation
Erie Chapman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $221K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $8K.
Erie Chapman Foundation at a glance
In short: Erie Chapman Foundation gave $11K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,250
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,813
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $220,523
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Erie Chapman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio Health Riverside Foundation ($10K). Together the top 4 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Erie Chapman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 336% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Health Riverside Foundation Columbus, OH | To Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Woodmont Christian Church Nashville, TN | To Further Charitable Purpose | $1,100 |
| Feed My Sheep Homeless Ministry Glenwood Springs, CO | To Further Charitable Purpose | $100 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | Support Advancement of Religion | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $220,523 | $21,032 | $69,243 | $11,250 | 4 | $50,185 | $7,934 | $14,954 |
| 2023 | $268,734 | $16,796 | $57,403 | $13,400 | 3 | $52,180 | $9,205 | $15,672 |
| 2022 | $316,326 | $29,122 | $76,924 | $16,200 | 7 | $57,910 | $4,252 | $19,502 |
| 2021 | $364,110 | $28,852 | $55,117 | $16,815 | 11 | $51,456 | $3,405 | $22,825 |
| 2020 | $390,306 | $60,674 | $71,768 | $9,800 | 4 | — | $4,377 | $21,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erie Chapman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Erie Chapman Foundation is led by Erie Chapman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erie Chapman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul C. Hayes
Legal Counsel & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tia Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Chapman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Erie Chapman Foundation
How much does Erie Chapman Foundation give each year?
Erie Chapman Foundation gave $11K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 3 grants.
What is Erie Chapman Foundation's typical grant size?
Erie Chapman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $2,813, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Erie Chapman Foundation give grants?
Erie Chapman Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (10%).
How large is Erie Chapman Foundation?
Erie Chapman Foundation reported $221K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Erie Chapman Foundation's EIN?
Erie Chapman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8712101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Erie Chapman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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