Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp
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.
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
13
+30.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-15.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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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
Cities
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.
| 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 |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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