Tom and Kate Chappell Family
Tom and Kate Chappell Family is a private foundation based in Kennebunk, Maine. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations including schools, colleges, a museum, a cemetery, a church, and a volunteer fire department.
Tom and Kate Chappell Family at a glance
In short: Tom and Kate Chappell Family gave $174K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,650
- +277.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +575.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,216
- -44.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $337,400
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (69% 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 Tom and Kate Chappell Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 920, Kennebunk, ME 04043-0920
Phone: (207) 467-8118
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tom and Kate Chappell Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Monhegan VFD ($30K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 197 grants of 198 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maine organizations received 69% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in New Hampshire (14%), Connecticut (8%), Massachusetts (6%), and Vermont (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tom and Kate Chappell Family gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 638% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $249K (2021). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Monhegan VFD Port Clyde, ME | General | $30,000 |
| Annies Angels Memorial Fund Stratham, NH | General | $25,000 |
| Mitchell Institute Portland, ME | General | $15,000 |
| Hyde School Bath, ME | General | $15,000 |
| St Davids Episcopal Church Kennebunk, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Harvard Divinity School Cambridge, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Hope Cemetery Kennebunk, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservatory Brunswick, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Tempo Art Funding Prosposal Portland, ME | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $337,400 | $75,922 | $179,570 | $173,650 | 54 | $173,650 | $70,362 | $27,226 |
| 2023 | $440,953 | $22,047 | $53,576 | $46,000 | 8 | $46,000 | $16,576 | $29,447 |
| 2022 | $472,532 | $49,215 | $108,124 | $96,825 | 42 | $96,825 | $42,777 | $34,068 |
| 2021 | $529,759 | $92,894 | $259,232 | $249,050 | 49 | $249,050 | $84,347 | $39,725 |
| 2020 | $694,700 | $87,693 | $128,458 | $116,850 | 45 | — | $79,216 | $46,168 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tom and Kate Chappell Family reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Hyde School says its mission is to develop character and help students discover their unique potential; Trinity College describes its mission as providing excellence in liberal arts education; and the Portland Museum of Art says it seeks to make art accessible to all. Maine Farmland Trust says it protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $173,650 through 54 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included Friends of Monhegan VFD ($30,000), Annie’s Angels Memorial Fund ($25,000), Mitchell Institute ($15,000), Hyde School ($15,000), St Davids Episcopal Church ($10,000), Harvard Divinity School ($10,000), Hope Cemetery ($10,000), and Trinity College ($10,000). The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas M Chappell and Katherine C Chappell as directors, and Barbara K Wheaton as treasurer.
Tom and Kate Chappell Family is led by Thomas M. Chappell, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas M. Chappell
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine C. Chappell
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara K. Wheaton
Treasurer
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 Tom and Kate Chappell Family
How much does Tom and Kate Chappell Family give each year?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family gave $174K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 8 grants.
What is Tom and Kate Chappell Family's typical grant size?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,216, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tom and Kate Chappell Family give grants?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family gives mostly in Maine: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (14%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (12 grants), Kennebunk, ME (6 grants), Hartford, CT (4 grants) and Monhegan, ME (3 grants).
Does Tom and Kate Chappell Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tom and Kate Chappell Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tom and Kate Chappell Family's largest grantees?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Monhegan VFD ($30,000), Annies Angels Memorial Fund ($25,000) and Mitchell Institute ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tom and Kate Chappell Family?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family reported $337K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tom and Kate Chappell Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tom and Kate Chappell Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tom and Kate Chappell Family's EIN?
Tom and Kate Chappell Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5949141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tom and Kate Chappell Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Tom and Kate Chappell Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tom-and-kate-chappell-family-morg_82d9f9374ca34c8eb0c35f153e0337ac
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