Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. In 2025, it made grants to organizations in New York, including groups working with veterans and families, health care, youth, and community services.
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp at a glance
In short: Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp gave $158K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,050
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,158
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,483,304
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp
- How to Apply
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Submit a written application with the applicant’s name and address, the amount requested, and the purpose of the grant. Verification of tax-exempt status is required. The board may also request information about an applicant’s history and financial condition if it is not familiar with the organization. The filing lists NBT Financial Group as the contact. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Nbt Financial Group
Mailing address: 120 Madison Street Suite 1800 Attn, Bshay, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone: (315) 475-7595
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
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clear Path for Veterans Inc ($63K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 52 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2020) to $158K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,483,304 | $124,123 | $193,549 | $158,050 | 13 | $162,425 | $124,123 | $157,085 |
| 2024 | $2,552,480 | $161,098 | $179,896 | $143,500 | 10 | $148,500 | $161,098 | $148,923 |
| 2023 | $2,571,028 | $129,631 | $176,328 | $145,000 | 9 | $150,000 | $129,631 | $140,393 |
| 2022 | $2,617,725 | $120,791 | $189,418 | $152,900 | 10 | $157,900 | $120,791 | $151,925 |
| 2021 | $2,686,352 | $115,782 | $186,160 | $151,400 | 10 | — | $115,782 | $163,722 |
| 2020 | $2,756,730 | $169,399 | $176,566 | $143,000 | 7 | — | $169,399 | $141,447 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions cover a range of services. Clear Path for Veterans describes its work as building connections and community support for military members, veterans, and their families. Oneida Healthcare Foundation says it raises funds for equipment and nurse training at Oneida Healthcare Center. Madison County Children’s Camp describes operating a residential camp at no charge for young people in need. Heritage Farm provides services to people with developmental disabilities, according to its mission statement, while KEYS delivers music outreach, education, and advocacy for children battling cancer and others in need of healing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $158,050. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $62,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest 2025 grant was $62,500 to Clear Path for Veterans. Other notable grants were $15,000 each to Oneida Healthcare Foundation, Tri-Valley YMCA, United Way of Greater Oneida, and United Way of Mid Rural New York; and $6,550 to Madison County Children’s Camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald H. Dew as president; John E. Haskell as vice president; and Rex A. Niles and Russell H. Brewer as board members.
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp is led by Donald H. Dew, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald H. Dew
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
John E. Haskell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Russell H. Brewer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Rex A. Niles
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
$625 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter M. Dunn Esq. (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to John E Haskell (Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp
How much does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp give each year?
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp gave $158K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 10 grants.
What is Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's typical grant size?
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,158, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp that year got $7K on average.
Where does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp give grants?
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oneida, NY (7 grants) and Sherrill, NY (2 grants).
Does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's largest grantees?
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp's largest 2025 grantees include Clear Path for Veterans Inc ($62,500), Oneida Healthcare Foundation ($15,000) and Tri-Valley YMCA ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp?
Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions cover a range of services. Clear Path for Veterans describes its work as building connections and community support for military members, veterans, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Bess Chapman Charitable Corp?
Submit a written application with the applicant’s name and address, the amount requested, and the purpose of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2020–2025
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