H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It makes grants to charitable organizations rather than operating its own charitable programs or facilities. In 2024, the Trust and the Mary K. Chapman Foundation merged into The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Foundation.
Key facts about H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
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.
- EIN
- 73-6177739
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,481,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 37
- Average grant
- $67,054
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $49,892,826
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The filing describes a two-step process: submit a letter of inquiry, then, if approved, submit a written grant proposal by invitation. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no deadlines; the website gives the meeting-related submission timing described above.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.9M
-3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
+3600.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-97.4% YoY
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.
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation considers requests in arts and culture; civic and community initiatives; education; healthcare; medical research, by invitation only; nature and wildlife; and social services. Examples listed on its website include performing and visual arts, parks and trails, K–12 and early childhood education, health access, conservation, housing, mental health, food access, and basic-needs provision.
It funds general operations, projects and programs, capital needs, and organizational capacity building. Event sponsorships, endowment support, debt service, and requests from individuals are ineligible. The foundation states that it makes grants only to organizations qualified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3).
Its 2023 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Tulsa Garden Center describes its work as providing horticultural education and guest experiences; Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa says it provides meals and wellness checks to homebound people; and Parents Challenge describes its work as equipping families to choose their children’s education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the Trust reported 37 grants totaling $2,481,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $30,000.
Review Cycle
The filing states that there are no deadlines; the website gives the meeting-related submission timing described above.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its efforts primarily focus on Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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
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.
Grant Insights
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%).
Giving History
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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,892,826 | $1,527,154 | $3,509,676 | $2,481,000 | 37 |
| 2022 | $51,875,348 | $4,597,433 | $3,575,105 | $2,560,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $50,853,020 | $8,112,384 | $4,962,940 | $3,863,198 | 1 |
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,892,826 | $51,875,348 | $50,853,020 |
| Revenue | $1,527,154 | $4,597,433 | $8,112,384 |
| Expenses | $3,509,676 | $3,575,105 | $4,962,940 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,213,415 | $3,254,011 | $4,506,796 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,339,614 | $4,303,659 | $7,842,564 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,952,601 | $3,926,197 | $3,847,988 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Donne Pitman and Andie Doyle as trustees. The foundation’s website also lists Craig Willis as a manager and trustee, and identifies Donne Pitman as trustee advisor and Andie Doyle 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.
Contact
Application contact: Chapman Foundations Management Llc
Mailing address: 6100 S Yale Ave Suite 1816, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 496-7882
Website: https://chapmantrusts.org
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 foundation considers requests in arts and culture; civic and community initiatives; education; healthcare; medical research, by invitation only; 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 describes a two-step process: submit a letter of inquiry, then, if approved, submit a written grant proposal by invitation. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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