The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $266K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation gave $45K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,000
- +80.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,250
- -55.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $266,086
- -7.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Maymont Foundation ($25K). Together the top 4 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 231% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA | Historic Preservation | $25,000 |
| James River Association Richmond, VA | Promoting Conservation and Responsible Stewardship of Natural Resources | $10,000 |
| Va Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | Support Education of Youth in the Fine Arts | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Mission Atlanta, GA | Support the programs that help the homeless in atlanta area | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $266,086 | $25,775 | $46,499 | $45,000 | 4 | $45,000 | $24,276 | $19,482 |
| 2025 | $286,810 | $16,351 | $27,201 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $14,150 | $18,226 |
| 2024 | $297,660 | $1,852 | $29,378 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $1,726 | $16,249 |
| 2023 | $325,186 | $2,755 | $1,618 | — | — | — | $4,300 | $14,512 |
| 2022 | $324,049 | $5,573 | $2,734 | — | — | — | $2,839 | $15,789 |
| 2021 | $321,210 | $307,496 | $286 | — | — | — | $898 | $4,062 |
| 2020 | $14,000 | $2,285 | $5,525 | $5,000 | 3 | — | $1,760 | $475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William B. Chappell Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Margaret Chappell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret C. Chappell (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: W. Bates Chappell (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation
How much does The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation give each year?
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation gave $45K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,250, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation give grants?
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (3 grants).
Does The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation?
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation reported $266K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation's EIN?
The Bates & Margaret Chappell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6457604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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