The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in poverty relief, food assistance, education and research, public policy, and animal welfare.
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $111K), top state Iowa. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,885,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $110,962
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $19,783,102
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Givedirectly Inc ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 142 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to recipients in Iowa (38%) and New York (22%), followed by Colorado (11%), Washington (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 244% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $821K (2019) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Mercy Corps Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | Wahls Therapeutic Lifestyle Fund | $500,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Milliman Giving Fund | $200,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression IN Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Carleton College Northfield, MN | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | Research led by Dr. Terry Wahls | $100,000 |
| Word Game Players Organization Ponte Verda, FL | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Actuarial Foundation Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,783,102 | $2,840,611 | $3,062,794 | $2,885,000 | 26 | $2,944,952 | $2,237,550 | $1,208,913 |
| 2023 | $20,005,285 | $2,591,019 | $2,979,293 | $2,812,000 | 29 | $2,870,551 | $1,637,496 | $1,081,439 |
| 2022 | $20,393,559 | $2,640,493 | $2,879,842 | $2,722,000 | 32 | $2,780,768 | $1,452,231 | $1,083,619 |
| 2021 | $20,632,908 | $4,352,802 | $2,357,809 | $2,167,000 | 29 | $2,223,939 | $3,162,160 | $1,133,594 |
| 2020 | $18,637,915 | $2,038,458 | $1,896,838 | $1,762,000 | 26 | — | $758,488 | $961,666 |
| 2019 | $18,496,295 | $2,738,023 | $964,763 | $820,750 | 29 | — | $2,062,035 | $918,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. GiveDirectly describes its mission as reducing poverty by providing financial assistance directly to people in need. Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity, while Denver Dumb Friends League says it works to end pet homelessness and animal suffering. The University of Iowa Center for Advancement describes its mission as advancing the university through engagement and philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $2,885,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $600,000 to GiveDirectly for general and unrestricted purposes; $500,000 to Mercy Corps for general and unrestricted purposes; and $500,000 to the State University of Iowa Foundation for the Wahls Therapeutic Lifestyle Fund. Other notable grants included $200,000 each to Food Bank of the Rockies for general and unrestricted purposes and The Seattle Foundation for the Milliman Giving Fund, and $150,000 to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Courtney Chapman as director and secretary, Carter Shreve as director, and Jonathan L. Shreve as president and director.
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation is led by Jonathan L Shreve, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan L Shreve
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Shreve
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Courtney Chapman
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation
How much does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation give each year?
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation gave $2.9M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 29 grants.
What is The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $110,962, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation give grants?
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Iowa City, IA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Givedirectly Inc ($600,000), State University of Iowa Foundation ($600,000 across 2 grants) and Mercy Corps ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation?
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. GiveDirectly describes its mission as reducing poverty by providing financial assistance directly to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's EIN?
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1299919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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