The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 29 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 26 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $625,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $330,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $205,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $160,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Givedirectly Inc | General & Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Mercy Corps | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Wahls Therapeutic Lifestyle Fund | $500,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Milliman Giving Fund | $200,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Carleton College | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation | Research led by Dr. Terry Wahls | $100,000 |
| Word Game Players Organization | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Actuarial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Cato Institute | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Midcoast Humane | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Co | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of S | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| McLaughlin Research Institute for Biomedical Scien | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Veterinary Education at the Penn Library | $10,000 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Broadcasting of Colorado Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Courtney Chapman
- Carter Shreve
- Jonathan L Shreve
Questions people ask
Does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Courtney Chapman (Dir, Sec), Carter Shreve (Dir) and Jonathan L Shreve (Pres, Dir).
What does The Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and animals.