Infinity Trust
Infinity Trust is a private foundation located in Norwalk, Ohio. Established in August 1992, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization designated for charitable, educational, and religious purposes. The foundation is also known as Chapin Raymond R Ttee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$322K
+25.8% YoY
Grant Count
14
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+16.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Infinity Trust reported a distributable amount of $316K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Operating funds and annual funds
- Religious organizations and ministries
- Youth and outdoor programs
- Community support initiatives
- Educational institutions
Recent grantmaking has supported organizations including the Wooster Annual Fund, Weekends without Hunger, Support and Conference programs, Steiner Ministry, Stadium Improvement Projects, and various named support funds.
Grantmaking
Infinity Trust made 17 grants in 2024. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in Ohio, with a base in Norwalk. Grant recipients have included organizations in the Huron County area and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary
- Total Assets: $1,614,320
- Total Revenues: $158,636
- Total Expenses: $323,830
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $104,025
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $54,611
Historical Context
The foundation has maintained consistent grantmaking activity, with total giving of $321,960 reported among Norwalk-area foundations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,614,320 | $1,779,514 | $2,079,092 |
| Revenue | $158,636 | $671,084 | $368,149 |
| Expenses | $323,830 | $257,500 | $239,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $321,960 | $256,000 | $239,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $104,025 | $95,711 | $83,230 |
| Distributable Amount | $316,486 | $254,877 | $234,225 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Erie Co Community Foundation ($125,000), First Presbyterian Church ($65,960), Huron County Community Foundation ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE MEADVILLE, PA | ANNUAL FUND | $9,000 |
| ALTAR FLY FISHING LOMBARD, IL | STAFF SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| COMMUNITAS INTERNATIONAL LEWISTON, ME | SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| CRU ORLANDO, FL | NADOLNY SUPPORT AND MISSION | $2,000 |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NORWALK, OH | ANNUAL PLEDGE | $65,960 |
| FRONTIERS PHOENIX, AZ | SLOAN SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HURON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NORWALK, OH | MULTIPLE FUNDS & OPERATING | $30,000 |
| KOOTENAI VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LIBBY, MT | AREA OF GREATEST NEED | $2,000 |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIBLE MISSION MISSOULA, MT | DONNERBERG SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER WOOSTER, OH | WOOSTER ANNUAL FUND | $14,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND CHAPIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MARJORIE CHAPIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Infinity Trust fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Operating funds and annual funds • Religious organizations and ministries • Youth and outdoor programs • Community support initiatives • Educational institutions Recent grantmaking has supported organizations including the Wooster Annual Fund, Weekends without Hunger, Support and Conference programs, Steiner Ministry, Stadium Improvement Projects, and various named support funds.
How do I apply for a grant from Infinity Trust?
**Grant Activity (2024)** Infinity Trust made 17 grants in 2024. Recent grantees include: • Huron County Community Foundation: $30,000 (Multiple Funds & Operating) • Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp: $20,000 (Matching Grant) • Altar Fly Fishing: $20,000 (Staff Support) • First Presbyterian Church **Financial Context** Total grantmaking expenses in 2024 were $323,830, with total grants and contributions reported at $0 in 2024 (compared to $409,502 in 2023).
Where does Infinity Trust make grants?
The foundation operates primarily in Ohio, with a base in Norwalk. Grant recipients have included organizations in the Huron County area and beyond.
What size grants does Infinity Trust award?
In 2024, Infinity Trust awarded 14 grants totaling $322K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Infinity Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Infinity Trust reported a distributable amount of $316K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Infinity Trust's EIN?
Infinity Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1712605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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