The Chapman Family Foundation
The Chapman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Farmington Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $81K.
The Chapman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chapman Family Foundation gave $81K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,000
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,000
- +33.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $126,692
- +220.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chapman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan State University ($51K). Together the top 3 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chapman Family Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Support for entrepreneurial camp programming and student advancement initiatives. | $51,000 |
| Money Matters 4 Youth Detroit Detroit, MI | Financial literacy education for detroit youth and expansion of youth-focused financial education and mentoring programs. | $25,000 |
| El Branch Ministries Detroit, MI | Community Support and Ministry Youth Development Programming. | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,692 | $250,000 | $162,788 | $81,000 | 3 | $162,788 | — |
| 2023 | $39,480 | $100,000 | $60,520 | $60,520 | 3 | $60,520 | $1,965 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chapman Family Foundation is led by Tamira Chapman, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamira Chapman
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joni Thrower Davis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyia West
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Canal
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Charles Chapman (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Cynthia Cason (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dimitri Cason (2022–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Family Foundation
How much does The Chapman Family Foundation give each year?
The Chapman Family Foundation gave $81K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 3 grants.
What is The Chapman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chapman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chapman Family Foundation give grants?
The Chapman Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does The Chapman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Chapman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Chapman Family Foundation?
The Chapman Family Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $250K.
What is The Chapman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Chapman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3371239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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