Chapman Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chapman Private Foundation is a private foundation in Gainesville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $274,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $85,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$274,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $207,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,000 | 12 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $207,000 | 13 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $274,500 | 14 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Chapman Private 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 Chapman Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $274,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | College fund | $85,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Arts & humanities | $25,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Humanism scholars | $20,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Chapman community health | $20,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Chapman cultivating humanism | $20,000 |
| University of FL Foundation | College of medicine | $20,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Humanism in medicine | $20,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Chapman conference | $20,000 |
| University of FL Foundation | Scholarship fund | $11,000 |
| University of FL Foundation | Equal access clinic | $10,000 |
| University of FL Foundation | Chapman garden | $10,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | White coats | $6,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation | Immokalee cares | $5,000 |
| Good News Outreach | Grace sponsorship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert T Watson
- Heather Elizabeth Harrell
Questions people ask
Does Chapman Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chapman Private Foundation give?
$274,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Chapman Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert T Watson (Co-Trustee) and Heather Elizabeth Harrell (Co-Trustee).
What does Chapman Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.