Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp

Foundation · Grantmaker WEST HARTFORD, CT EIN: 16-1373396

Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp is a private foundation based in Syracuse, New York. The organization was established in 1991 and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, making donations to the foundation tax-deductible.

Key facts about Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp

EIN: 16-1373396
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $158,050
Grants made (2025): 13
Average grant: $12,158
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025)
Total assets: $2,483,304
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply: No information available regarding application procedures or grant deadlines. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's 13 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oneida, NY (7 grants) and Sherrill, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp open to new grantees?

38%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.

46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.5M

-2.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$158K

+10.1% YoY

Grant Count

+30.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-15.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

How to Apply

** No information available regarding application procedures or grant deadlines.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $158K (100%)

Share of all 13 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Iowa New York Texas

Cities

OneidaSherrillChittenangoVeronaBooneBouckvilleCanastotaIrvingNorwichPaul SmithsUtica

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$2,483,304
Total Giving (2025)	$158,050
Total Assets (2024)	$2,550,000
Total Expenses (2024)	$180,000
Total Liabilities (2024)	$500

The foundation has maintained relatively stable assets over recent years, with total revenues of $161,000 reported for 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,483,304	$2,552,480	$2,571,028
Revenue	$124,123	$161,098	$129,631
Expenses	$193,549	$179,896	$176,328
Qualifying Distributions	$162,425	$148,500	$150,000
Net Investment Income	$124,123	$161,098	$129,631
Distributable Amount	$157,085	$148,923	$140,393

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Clear Path for Veterans Inc ($62,500), Oneida Healthcare Foundation ($15,000), Tri-Valley YMCA ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CLEAR PATH FOR VETERANS INC CHITTENANGO, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$62,500
ONEIDA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION ONEIDA, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$15,000
TRI-VALLEY YMCA ONEIDA, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$15,000
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ONEIDA ONEIDA, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$15,000
UNITED WAY OF MID RURAL NEW YORK NORWICH, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$15,000
MADISON COUNTY CHILDREN'S CAMP ONEIDA, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$6,550
KEYS CORP SHERRILL, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000
HERITAGE FARM BOUCKVILLE, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000
CHURCH ON THE ROCKS ONEIDA, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000
ONPOINT UTICA, NY	UNRESTRICTED DONATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John E Haskell	Vice President	4	$1,250
Donald H Dew	President	4	$1,250
Rex a Niles	Board Member	4	$625
Russell H Brewer	Board Member	4	$1,250

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant grants to institutions in the region, including contributions to Roswell Park and Oneida Healthcare, as well as support for Indiana-based educational institutions including Purdue University Fort Wayne and Easterseals Arc.

Roswell Park, Oneida Healthcare Receive $500000 Donation to ...

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp?

No information available regarding application procedures or grant deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York.

What size grants does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp award?

In 2025, Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp awarded 13 grants totaling $158K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp reported a distributable amount of $157K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's EIN?

Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1373396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.