The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17
The Chapman Charitable Trust DTD 3-3-17 is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and reports grants for general support to organizations in Indiana.
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 at a glance
In short: The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 gave $1.7M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in Indiana. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,697,595
- +70.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,584
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,095
- Total assets
- $13,295,981
- -8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2263, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Phone: (260) 423-8892
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Fdn-FW- ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 65 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana. Listed recipients include organizations in Fort Wayne, Columbia City, and Roanoke.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) 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 $32K; repeat grants $288K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $778K (2022) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn-FW- Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $1,400,000 |
| Babe of Whitley County Columbia City, IN | General Support | $125,000 |
| Fort Wayne Civic Theater Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Stillwater Hospice Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Allen County Public Library Fdn Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Hemphill-Smith Art Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children-Adult Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $6,095 |
| Vera Bradley Foundation Roanoke, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Audiences Unlimited Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alive Comm OUtreach Inc Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,295,981 | $653,578 | $1,812,318 | $1,697,595 | 13 | $1,697,595 | $538,855 | $902,125 |
| 2023 | $14,454,721 | $1,313,079 | $1,087,667 | $997,395 | 14 | $997,395 | $363,680 | $873,842 |
| 2022 | $14,686,426 | $414,619 | $853,779 | $778,465 | 11 | $778,465 | $339,305 | $847,276 |
| 2021 | $15,149,480 | $2,257,847 | $1,087,795 | $1,021,215 | 12 | $1,021,215 | $463,642 | $909,632 |
| 2020 | $14,005,853 | $-285,415 | $884,382 | $1,274,000 | 15 | — | $193,782 | $802,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 reported a distributable amount of $902K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $1,697,595. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,400,000, with a median of $6,095. Its largest reported grants included $1,400,000 to Community Fdn-FW- for general support, $125,000 to Babe of Whitley County for general support, and $100,000 to Fort Wayne Civic Theater for general support. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Stillwater Hospice and $10,000 each to Allen County Public Library Fdn and Hemphill-Smith Art Foundation Inc.
In 2023, the trust reported 14 grants totaling $997,395. In 2022, it reported 11 grants totaling $778,465. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 13 grants totaling $1.7 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard L. Chapman, Stephen Chapman, and The Trust Company of Oxford Inc as trustees.
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard L. Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
The Trust Company of Oxford Inc
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17
How much does The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 give each year?
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 gave $1.7M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $997K across 14 grants.
What is The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's typical grant size?
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's median grant in 2024 was $6,095, and its average grant was $130,584, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 give grants?
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (11 grants).
Does The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's largest grantees?
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's largest 2024 grantees include Community Fdn-FW- ($1,400,000), Babe of Whitley County ($125,000) and Fort Wayne Civic Theater ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17?
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $902K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17?
The trust 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 Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's EIN?
The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6147903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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