Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation

BANNOCKBURN, IL EIN: 36-3480507

The Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1986 and located in Bannockburn, Illinois. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.4M

+11.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$552K

+20.6% YoY

Grant Count

+13.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+5.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $515K for 2024 — 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 has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Healthcare and medical research

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Texas, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $1.2M (56%)

Nevada $333K (16%)

New York $146K (7%)

Georgia $130K (6%)

Massachusetts $84K (4%)

Texas $80K (4%)

California $67K (3%)

Arizona $43K (2%)

+11 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nevada New York Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AlbanyArlingtonBarringtonBethesdaBostonBuffalo GroveChicagoColumbiaCrystal LakeDanversDeerfieldDeerfield BeachDownbers GroveDublinEvanstonFrederickGlencoeGlenviewGrayslakeHouston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $7,362,999 (as of 2024)

Financial Summary (Fiscal Year Ending November 2023):

Total revenues: $209,349
Total expenses: $571,170
Investment income and dividends: $171,393
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $37,956

Asset Growth: Assets increased from $6,625,052 (November 2023) to $7,362,999 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,362,999	$6,625,052	$6,950,753
Revenue	$1,798,227	$209,349	$306,224
Expenses	$1,024,160	$571,170	$438,648
Qualifying Distributions	$551,844	$457,766	$340,333
Net Investment Income	$1,798,227	$209,349	$306,224
Distributable Amount	$515,152	$480,711	$502,507

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

161 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Keep Memory Alive ($50,000), Northshore University Healthsystem ($50,000), Am Shalom ($47,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALS ASSOCIATION ARLINGTON, VA	NON-SPECIFIC	$2,500
AM SHALOM GLENCOE, IL	NON-SPECIFIC	$47,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ALBANY, NY	NON-SPECIFIC	$5,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF GASTROINTESTINAL ENDO DOWNBERS GROVE, IL	NON-SPECIFIC	$10,000
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTAL TEXAS FD TEMPLE, TX	NON-SPECIFIC	$10,000
BERNIE'S BOOK BANK LAKE BLUFF, IL	NON-SPECIFIC	$7,000
BIG SHOULDERS FUND SGO CHICAGO, IL	NON-SPECIFIC	$5,000
CHABAD OF WHEELING RIVERWOODS, IL	NON-SPECIFIC	$2,000
CLEVELAND CLINIC LOU RUVO CENTER LAS VEGAS, NV	NON-SPECIFIC	$28,000
COMMISSION MINISTERS NETWORK KERRVILLE, TX	NON-SPECIFIC	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEVE KOLBER	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	3	—
AUSTIN HIRSCH	DIRECTOR/TREAS/SECRETARY	3	—
MEL JUSTAK	OFFICER DIRECTOR	3	—

Contact Information

Address: 2801 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL 60015-1211
Telephone: 847-374-0400
EIN: 36-3480507

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation fund?

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Healthcare and medical research

How do I apply for a grant from Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $500 to $50,000 **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** The foundation made 32 grants totaling approximately $571,170 in expenses. Notable recent grants include: • Endeavor Health Clinical Operations: $50,000 • Am Shalom: $35,000 • Israel Tennis and Education Center: $34,333 • Keep Memory Alive (among other recipients) **Total Giving:** $551,844 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024)

Where does Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Texas, and New York.

What size grants does Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation award?

In 2024, Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $552K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $515K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation's EIN?

Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3480507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.