The Chapman Foundation
The Chapman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tempe, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $890K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $46K.
The Chapman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chapman Foundation gave $159K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,500
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,813
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,250
- Total assets
- $890,289
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Chapman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Mary's Food Bank ($27K). Together the top 8 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chapman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 357% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $159K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Alleviate hunger through the gathering and distribution of food | $26,500 |
| Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Youth Development | $25,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Inc Phoenix, AZ | Youth Development | $20,500 |
| United Food Bank Mesa, AZ | To provide access to nutritious food for the needy | $20,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Inc (From 2023) Phoenix, AZ | Recovered grant from 2023 that cleared the bank in 2025 | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Childrens Home Inc Mesa, AZ | To Provide 24-Hour Care for Neglected and Dependent | $19,500 |
| Salvation Army Tempe, AZ | To Further Christian Based Programs for the Needy | $15,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To Assist in Providing Homes | $10,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $890,289 | $103,285 | $163,997 | $158,500 | 8 | $163,172 | $45,960 | $45,760 |
| 2024 | $951,001 | $124,829 | $145,066 | $138,500 | 7 | $142,729 | $53,170 | $69,496 |
| 2023 | $971,238 | $104,653 | $141,140 | $135,000 | 7 | $139,820 | $53,773 | $55,994 |
| 2022 | $1,007,725 | $69,833 | $128,915 | $125,000 | 7 | $127,635 | $29,953 | $57,608 |
| 2021 | $1,066,807 | $29,428 | $97,515 | $95,000 | 7 | $96,620 | $28,548 | $55,937 |
| 2020 | $1,134,894 | $30,422 | $81,006 | $75,000 | 6 | — | $28,572 | $58,394 |
| 2019 | $1,185,478 | $38,650 | $64,973 | $60,000 | 6 | — | $37,750 | $59,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chapman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chapman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry B. Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Foundation
How much does The Chapman Foundation give each year?
The Chapman Foundation gave $159K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $139K across 7 grants.
What is The Chapman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chapman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,250, and its average grant was $19,813, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chapman Foundation give grants?
The Chapman Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants) and Mesa, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Chapman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Chapman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Chapman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chapman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Mary's Food Bank ($26,500), Diocesan Council for the Society of St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix ($25,500) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Inc ($20,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chapman Foundation?
The Chapman Foundation reported $890K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Chapman Foundation's EIN?
The Chapman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1045419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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