The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. Its 2024 grants supported educational activities, Boy Scout programs, veterans’ education, emergency and medical support related to Israel, and other community programs.
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation gave $49K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,750
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,250
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,191,913
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% 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 Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: The Steve And Kristin Chapin Founda
Mailing address: 2530 Wilshire Boulevard 3Rd Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 201-7444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish Boy Scout Troop 223 ($11K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 21% to Maryland, and 12% to New York. The filing reports 0% for Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation gives
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% 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 $14K (2022) to $49K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Foundation Owings Mills, MD | Educational Videos Provided Free Over the Internet. | $10,000 |
| Viewpoint School Calabasas, CA | Provide Financial Education Assistance.provide Financial Education Assistance. | $10,000 |
| Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish Boy Scout Troop 223 Marina Del Rey, CA | Provide Support for Boy Scout Education Programs. | $5,000 |
| Village School Pacific Palisades, CA | Provide Financial Education Assistance. | $5,000 |
| Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish Boy Scout Troop 223 Marina Del Rey, CA | Provide Support for Boy Scout Education Programs. | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Provide Emergency Support to Israel. | $3,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Provide Medical Supplies to Israel. | $3,000 |
| BSA Western Los Angeles County Council Van Nuys, CA | Provide Support for Boy Scout Education Programs. | $2,500 |
| Santa Monica College Foundation FBO Veterans Resource Center Santa Monica, CA | Provide Veterans Education Support. | $2,500 |
| Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish Boy Scout Troop 223 Marina Del Rey, CA | Provide Support for Boy Scout Education Programs. | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,191,913 | $56,086 | $54,715 | $48,750 | 15 | $48,750 | $53,006 | $58,755 |
| 2023 | $1,190,542 | $266,725 | $50,807 | $40,375 | 19 | $40,450 | $56,368 | $48,454 |
| 2022 | $974,624 | $183,745 | $26,432 | $14,050 | 11 | $14,050 | $28,652 | $41,091 |
| 2021 | $817,311 | $185,048 | $41,126 | $38,600 | 6 | $38,600 | $43,653 | $33,414 |
| 2020 | $673,389 | $158,449 | $30,587 | $27,600 | 3 | — | $27,389 | $27,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, Boy Scout education, veterans’ education, emergency support and medical supplies in Israel, YMCA programs, and other causes.
Among the grantees, Village School describes itself as an inclusive learning community serving students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most support directed to United Hatzalah of Israel. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces describes its work as supporting the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Determined to Succeed describes itself as a college access and success program for underserved students, while Happy Trails for Kids describes its work as providing outdoor experiences, mentorship, and community for children in foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $48,750. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants were $10,000 each to Prager University Foundation for free educational videos provided over the internet and Viewpoint School for financial education assistance. Other notable grants included $5,000 to Village School for financial education assistance and $5,000 to St. Matthew’s Parish Boy Scout Troop 223 for Boy Scout education programs.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists the application contact as “THE STEVE AND KRISTIN CHAPIN FOUNDA”; it directs applicants to “SEE STATEMENT” for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions, without providing further details here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristin J. Chapin as director and president, and Steven B. Chapin as director, CFO, and secretary.
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation is led by Kristin J. Chapin, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin J. Chapin
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Chapin
Director, CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation
How much does The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation give each year?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation gave $49K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 19 grants.
What is The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,250, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation give grants?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Monica, CA (4 grants), Marina Del Rey, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Pacific Palisades, CA (2 grants).
Does The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support for Boy Scout Education Programs." (4 grants).
Who are The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rector Wardens & Vestrymen of St Matthews Parish Boy Scout Troop 223 ($10,500 across 3 grants), Prager University Foundation ($10,000) and Viewpoint School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, Boy Scout education, veterans’ education, emergency support and medical supplies in Israel, YMCA programs, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Steve and Kristin Chapin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2625451. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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