Chapman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chapman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $402,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$402,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $642,780 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $489,320 | 27 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $642,780 | 22 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $402,000 | 20 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Chapman Family Foundation Inc 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 Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | $255,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $117,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper House Inc | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Denver Institute for Faith and Work | To support integration of faith and work | $75,000 |
| College Park Church | To support ministries | $40,000 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission Inc | To fund women's and children's center technology lab | $25,000 |
| Dream Center Evansville | To help at-risk youth and their families | $20,000 |
| Carmel Clay Historical Society | Capital contribution for new museum | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Children Worldwide Inc | Capital campaign for ugandan ministry building | $15,000 |
| Louis J Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville Inc | To support museum refurbishment campaign | $15,000 |
| Sacred Place | Cultivating love of neighbors and neighborhoods | $12,000 |
| America's Kids Belong Inc | For indiana chapter, supporting foster and adoptive families | $10,000 |
| Christianity Today | Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of god | $10,000 |
| Community One Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Emet Ministries | Discipling young adults | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Financial education of generation alpha | $10,000 |
| Finish Well Foundation Inc | Encouraging widows and their children | $10,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Financial education of generation alpha | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley Inc | General operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Abbey | Assisting christians to deepen their spiritual walk | $10,000 |
| The Potter's Wheel Inc | To support neighborhood ministries | $10,000 |
| Young Life | General operating expenses in central indiana | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Chapman
- Grant Chapman
- Kay Chapman
- Ross Chapman
Questions people ask
Does Chapman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chapman Family Foundation Inc give?
$402,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Chapman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl Chapman (President & Treasurer), Grant Chapman (Secretary), Kay Chapman (Director) and Ross Chapman (Director).
What does Chapman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.