The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation
The H.A. and Mary K. Chapman Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with grantmaking focused primarily on enriching communities in Tulsa and Colorado Springs. It supports public charities through grants for education, health and human services, civic and community initiatives, the arts, and nature and wildlife protection.
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation at a glance
In short: The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation gave $8.3M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $151K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,298,802
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,887
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $188,448,731
- +46.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation
- Invitation Only
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The filing describes a letter-of-inquiry process followed, if approved, by an invitation to submit a written proposal. The website directs applicants to complete an eligibility quiz before submitting an application.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists no deadlines. For consideration at an April, July, or October meeting, the website says the deadline for a reviewed application is the first day of the preceding month.
- Deadline
- The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Chapman Foundations Management Llc
Mailing address: 6100 S Yale Ave Suite 1816, Tulsa, OK 74136
Phone: (918) 496-7882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation
Who The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Greater Tulsa ($750K). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 136 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its efforts primarily focus on Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to Oklahoma recipients, 23% to Colorado recipients, 6% to California recipients, and less than 1% to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
Cities
How The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $3.3M (2021) to $11.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Civic & Community | $750,000 |
| Tulsa Library Trust Tulsa, OK | Education | $737,013 |
| St John's Medical Center Tulsa, OK | Medical Services | $527,387 |
| Atlas Preparatory School Colorado Springs, CO | Education | $500,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company Broken Arrow, OK | Civic & Community | $500,000 |
| The Childern's Center Inc Bethany, OK | Medical | $500,000 |
| University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Education | $491,007 |
| Salk Institute for Biological La Jolla, CA | Medical Research | $400,000 |
| United States Air Force Academy End Colorado Springs, CO | Edcuation | $393,142 |
| Golden Eagle Club Tulsa, OK | Education | $333,219 |
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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 | $188,448,731 | $17,226,024 | $10,946,465 | $8,298,802 | 55 | $10,161,100 | $16,469,686 | $12,743,508 |
| 2023 | $128,385,572 | $4,719,457 | $10,447,965 | $8,162,364 | 78 | $9,553,509 | $5,911,119 | $9,712,971 |
| 2022 | $134,114,080 | $15,959,681 | $9,172,807 | $7,084,191 | 1 | $8,347,092 | $15,296,828 | $9,500,287 |
| 2021 | $127,327,206 | $25,104,468 | $5,480,930 | $3,342,247 | 1 | $4,520,875 | $24,535,801 | $9,010,987 |
| 2020 | $107,723,068 | $10,262,149 | $13,150,480 | $11,599,358 | 1 | — | $9,786,475 | $7,938,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website lists eligible areas including arts and culture; civic and community initiatives; education, from early childhood through higher education; healthcare; nature and wildlife; and social services. Eligible healthcare areas include direct service and health access, while medical research is by invitation only. Funding may support general operations, projects and programs, capital needs, and organizational capacity building. Event sponsorships, endowment support, debt service, and requests to individuals are ineligible.
Examples of grantees’ work include Tulsa Library Trust, whose mission is to benefit the Tulsa City County Library System, and Atlas Preparatory School, which says it prepares and empowers students through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement. Humble Sons Bike Company says it provides bicycles and helmets to underprivileged children. A New Leaf says it provides life skills, job training, and residential services to people with developmental disabilities. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $8,298,802. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $750,000, with a median of $50,000. Its largest reported awards included $750,000 to YMCA of Greater Tulsa for civic and community purposes; $737,013 to Tulsa Library Trust for education; $527,387 to St John’s Medical Center for medical services; and $500,000 each to Atlas Preparatory School for education and Humble Sons Bike Company for civic and community purposes. Other large awards included $500,000 to The Children’s Center Inc. for medical purposes, $491,007 to the University of Tulsa for education, and $400,000 to Salk Institute for Biological for medical research.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes grants only to charitable organizations qualified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). It describes a two-step process: applicants submit a letter of inquiry, and those approved are invited to submit a written grant proposal. The website says applicants first complete an eligibility quiz and, if eligible, submit an application. The foundation reviews submissions and conducts due diligence, which may take up to 45 days depending on volume. Applications that are a match are considered at the next appropriate board meeting; the reviewed application deadline is the first of the month before the meeting. Trustees consider applications at meetings in April, July, and October. The website lists grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000,000 and says award size depends on factors including organizational size, project budget, and other funding sources. The filing reports no deadlines or award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donne Pitman and Andie Doyle as trustees. The foundation’s website also identifies Craig Willis as a manager and trustee, and lists Anne Adams as chief financial officer, Mary Westbrook as program officer, Laura Sahli as administrative assistant, and Laura Teeters as grants manager.
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andie Doyle
Trustee
Manager & Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$317K (2020) → $514K (2024)
Donne Pitman
Trustee
Manager & Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$418K (2020) → $514K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $514K, to Donne Pitman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation
How much does The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation give each year?
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation gave $8.3M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.2M across 78 grants.
What is The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's typical grant size?
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $150,887, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation give grants?
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (30 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (13 grants) and Broken Arrow, OK (2 grants).
Does The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (18 grants), "Social Services" (15 grants) and "Civic & Community" (7 grants).
Who are The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's largest grantees?
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Greater Tulsa ($750,000), Tulsa Library Trust ($737,013) and St John's Medical Center ($542,425 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation?
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation reported $188.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website lists eligible areas including arts and culture; civic and community initiatives; education, from early childhood through higher education; healthcare; nature and wildlife; and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation?
The filing describes a letter-of-inquiry process followed, if approved, by an invitation to submit a written proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's EIN?
The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1499528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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