The John B Chapman Charitable Trust

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-6339878

The John B Chapman Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $19K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-6.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$47K

-3.1% YoY

Grant Count

10

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-22.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John B Chapman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The John B Chapman Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

The John B Chapman Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $19K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

AtlantaClaytonCollege ParkDenverGainesvilleGreenwoodMabletonMemphisTiger

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$68K$135K$203K$270K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,566,514$1,669,775$1,673,226
Revenue$-52,260$58,884$245,465
Expenses$53,956$65,290$69,699
Qualifying Distributions$50,413$51,000$41,250
Net Investment Income$18,723$49,310$169,020
Distributable Amount$80,007$65,513$66,524

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$13K$27K$40K$53K1 grants202013 grants20217 grants20228 grants202310 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR IN SER…$15KFAITH INC - RABUN COUNTY$10KNORTHSIDE UNITED METHODI…$5KCONNIE MAXWELL$5KSHEPHERD SPINAL CENTER$3KST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEA…$3KOPEN HAND$3KATLANTA CLASSICAL ACADEMY$3KWINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE$1KHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST$1K

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Love Thy Neighbor in Services ($15,000), Faith Inc - Rabun County ($10,000), Northside United Methodist Church ($5,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
FAITH INC - RABUN COUNTY CLAYTON, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT.$10,000
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR IN SERVICES ATLANTA, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT.$15,000
NORTHSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ATLANTA, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT.$5,000
SHEPHERD SPINAL CENTER ATLANTA, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT.$2,500
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITALMEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TNVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT.$2,500
WINSHIP CANCER INSTITUTE ATLANTA, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT.$1,000
HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST GAINESVILLE, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT$1,000
OPEN HAND ATLANTA, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT$2,500
ATLANTA CLASSICAL ACADEMY ATLANTA, GAVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT$2,500
CONNIE MAXWELL GREENWOOD, SCVARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES; ALL TAX EXEMPT$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JOHN B CHAPMAN JRTRUSTEE
JANET CHAPMAN DAVIDTRUSTEE
EDWARD OWENS CHAPMANTRUSTEE

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The John B Chapman Charitable Trust?

The John B Chapman Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The John B Chapman Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, The John B Chapman Charitable Trust holds $1.6M in total assets with $-52,260 in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $47K in 2024.

Where does The John B Chapman Charitable Trust operate?

The John B Chapman Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee.

What size grants does The John B Chapman Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, The John B Chapman Charitable Trust awarded 10 grants totaling $47K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The John B Chapman Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The John B Chapman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's EIN?

The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6339878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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