Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation
Accepts applications
Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$240,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,000 the year before.
69% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $250,000 | 29 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 34 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 28 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $240,000 | 35 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | CF SecretaryThe Alvah H and Wyline P O Box 55398, Saint Petersburg, FL 33732-5398 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (727) 567-1300 |
| What to submit | The website provides a grant request form for applications along with intructions |
| Deadlines | May 15 for July Consideration;October 15 for December Consideration |
| Restrictions | Visit Chapmanfoundation.org for restrictions and limitations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21 | $183,000 |
| Georgia | 12 | $42,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Partnership | Support CurrentProjects | $30,000 |
| Miami Book Fair | Support CurrentProjects | $20,000 |
| Ready for Life | Support CurrentProjects | $15,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Greater Knoxville | Support CurrentProjects | $12,000 |
| Adopt-A-Family of Palm Beaches | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Pal | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| BTG Community Outreach | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Bass Museum | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Great Explorations Childrens Museum | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| The Kind Productions Inc | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Law Enforcement United - Team St Pete | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Miami Dade County Public Schools Foundation | Support CurrentProjects | $10,000 |
| Hannah's Home of South Florida | Support CurrentProjects | $9,500 |
| Baylight Counseling Inc | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| Champions Community Foundation | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| Leadership Johns Creek | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| Miami Childrens Chorus | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| Westminster Academy | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg | Support CurrentProjects | $5,000 |
| College Fund of Pinellas County | Support CurrentProjects | $4,000 |
| Place of Hope | Support CurrentProjects | $3,000 |
| Residing Hope | Support CurrentProjects | $3,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Cear | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Families 4 Families | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| GiGi's Playhouse Atlanta | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Promise686 | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Boy with a Ball | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Elevate Coweta Students | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| More Music Foundation | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Georgia | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Third Ladder Inc | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Water at Work Ministry | Support CurrentProjects | $2,500 |
| Dollhouse Vets | Support CurrentProjects | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Sayler
- Lee Sayler
- Alan Sayler
- Robert L Hilton
- Scott Hilton
- Aubrey Brey Webb
- Kristy Figueras
- Page Beckwith
- David Hilton
- Elizabeth Klempner
Questions people ask
Does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15 for July Consideration;October 15 for December Consideration.
How much does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation give?
$240,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Sayler (Treasurer/Director), Lee Sayler (Director), Alan Sayler (Director) and Robert L Hilton (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.