H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
The H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust was a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It made grants to charitable organizations rather than operating its own charitable, educational, or religious programs or facilities. The funder’s website says the trust and the Mary K. Chapman Foundation merged in 2024 into The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Foundation.
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust gave $2.5M across 37 grants in 2023 (avg $67K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,481,000
- -3.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 37
- +3600.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $67,054
- -97.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $49,892,826
- -3.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs organizations to contact Chapman Foundations Management LLC and describes an initial letter of inquiry, followed by a written proposal if invited. The website directs applicants to complete its eligibility quiz and, if eligible, submit an application.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists no deadlines. The website gives board consideration meetings in April, July, and October, with applications due by the first of the preceding month.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Chapman Foundations Management Llc
Mailing address: 6100 S Yale Ave Suite 1816, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 496-7882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Tulsa Community Foundation ($550K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 40 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s website says its efforts primarily focus on Tulsa and Colorado Springs. In 2023, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 36% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 81% 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2023) to $3.9M (2021). In 2023 it made 37 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | Civic & Community | $500,000 |
| Tulsa Garden Center Tulsa, OK | Nature & Wildlife | $356,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Civic and Community | $300,000 |
| National Jewish Medical Research Ct Denver, CO | Medical Research | $210,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Social Services | $125,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc Tulsa, OK | Social Services | $70,000 |
| Kids on Bikes Boulder, CO | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Golden Eagle Club Tulsa, OK | Education | $50,000 |
| Parents Challenge Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $50,000 |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Civic & Community | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,892,826 | $1,527,154 | $3,509,676 | $2,481,000 | 37 | $3,213,415 | $2,339,614 | $3,952,601 |
| 2022 | $51,875,348 | $4,597,433 | $3,575,105 | $2,560,000 | 1 | $3,254,011 | $4,303,659 | $3,926,197 |
| 2021 | $50,853,020 | $8,112,384 | $4,962,940 | $3,863,198 | 1 | $4,506,796 | $7,842,564 | $3,847,988 |
| 2020 | $47,645,089 | $20,024,989 | $4,494,464 | $3,532,400 | 1 | — | $19,797,679 | $3,153,831 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.0M for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s website lists eligible program areas including arts and culture; civic and community initiatives; education; healthcare; nature and wildlife; and social services. Eligible activities include, for example, parks and trails, K–12 and early childhood education, health access, conservation, housing, mental health, and food access. Medical research is listed as by invitation only.
In 2023, the trust supported organizations whose missions included serving community needs and providing educational, social, and health-related services. For example, Tulsa Garden Center describes its work as providing horticultural education and guest experiences in Woodward Park. Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa says it provides meals, wellness checks, and caring contact to homebound people. Youth Services of Tulsa describes supporting young people ages 12 through 24 and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust awarded 37 grants totaling $2,481,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Notable grants included $500,000 to Tulsa Community Foundation for civic and community purposes, $356,000 to Tulsa Garden Center for nature and wildlife, $300,000 to Air Force Academy Foundation for civic and community purposes, and $210,000 to National Jewish Medical Research Ct for medical research. Other large awards included $125,000 to Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa and $70,000 to Youth Services of Tulsa, both for social services.
The trust’s 2023 filing states that it makes grants only to organizations qualified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). Its filing describes a two-step process: submit a letter of inquiry, then, if approved, submit a written proposal by invitation. The funder’s website describes an eligibility quiz followed by an application for eligible organizations, due diligence that can take up to 45 days, and consideration at the next appropriate board meeting. It says applications must be ready for board consideration by the first of the month before the meeting. Trustees meet for grant consideration in April, July, and October. The filing lists no deadlines and no award restrictions. The website says funding may support general operations, projects and programs, capital needs, and organizational capacity building; it excludes event sponsorships, endowment support, debt service, and requests to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Donne Pitman and Andie Doyle as trustees. The funder’s website lists Donne Pitman as Trustee Advisor, Andie Doyle as Manager and Trustee, and Craig Willis as Manager and Trustee.
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Andie Doyle
Trustee
Manager & Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $279K (2023)
Donne W. Pitman
Trustee
Manager & Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$256K (2020) → $279K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $279K, to Donne Pitman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
How much does H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust give each year?
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust gave $2.5M across 37 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.6M across 1 grant.
What is H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $67,054, across 37 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust give grants?
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Oklahoma: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (20 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (11 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (15 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Arts & Culture" (4 grants).
Who are H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Tulsa Community Foundation ($550,000 across 2 grants), Tulsa Garden Center ($356,000) and Air Force Academy Foundation ($300,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust?
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust reported $49.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (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 does H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust fund?
The funder’s website lists eligible program areas including arts and culture; civic and community initiatives; education; healthcare; nature and wildlife; and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust?
The filing directs organizations to contact Chapman Foundations Management LLC and describes an initial letter of inquiry, followed by a written proposal if invited. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's EIN?
H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6177739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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