The John B Chapman Charitable Trust
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to tax-exempt recipients for various charitable purposes.
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The John B Chapman Charitable Trust gave $47K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,000
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,700
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,566,514
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (84% 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 John B Chapman Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Applications should be submitted in writing to Edward Owens Chapman. The filing lists no restrictions on awards and no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward Owens Chapman
Mailing address: 950 Carter Drive Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: (404) 226-6996
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John B Chapman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Love Thy Neighbor in Services ($15K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 84% of grant dollars, those in South Carolina received 11%, and those in Tennessee received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John B Chapman Charitable Trust gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% 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 $39K (2022) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love Thy Neighbor in Services Atlanta, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt. | $15,000 |
| Faith Inc - Rabun County Clayton, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt. | $10,000 |
| Northside United Methodist Church Atlanta, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt. | $5,000 |
| Connie Maxwell Greenwood, SC | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt | $5,000 |
| Shepherd Spinal Center Atlanta, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt. | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospitalmemphis Memphis, TN | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt. | $2,500 |
| Open Hand Atlanta, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt | $2,500 |
| Atlanta Classical Academy Atlanta, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt | $2,500 |
| Winship Cancer Institute Atlanta, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt. | $1,000 |
| Highlands United Methodist Gainesville, GA | Various Charitable Purposes; All Tax Exempt | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,566,514 | $-52,260 | $53,956 | $47,000 | 10 | $50,413 | $18,723 | $80,007 |
| 2023 | $1,669,775 | $58,884 | $65,290 | $48,500 | 8 | $51,000 | $49,310 | $65,513 |
| 2022 | $1,673,226 | $245,465 | $69,699 | $38,500 | 7 | $41,250 | $169,020 | $66,524 |
| 2021 | $1,497,460 | $184,306 | $66,364 | $53,000 | 13 | $55,500 | $175,656 | $69,750 |
| 2020 | $1,379,518 | $158,584 | $52,000 | $47,000 | 1 | — | $158,584 | $68,118 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust gave $47,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest reported grants were $15,000 to Love Thy Neighbor in Services and $10,000 to Faith Inc - Rabun County. Other grants included $5,000 each to Northside United Methodist Church and Connie Maxwell, and $2,500 each to Shepherd Spinal Center, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Open Hand, and Atlanta Classical Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John B Chapman Jr, Janet Chapman David, and Edward Owens Chapman as trustees.
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Owens Chapman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Chapman David
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John B. Chapman Jr.
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 John B Chapman Charitable Trust
How much does The John B Chapman Charitable Trust give each year?
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust gave $47K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 8 grants.
What is The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John B Chapman Charitable Trust give grants?
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (11%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Who are The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Love Thy Neighbor in Services ($15,000), Faith Inc - Rabun County ($10,000) and Northside United Methodist Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John B Chapman Charitable Trust?
The John B Chapman Charitable Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The John B Chapman Charitable Trust?
Applications should be submitted in writing to Edward Owens Chapman. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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