Chaparral Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chaparral Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,900 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$81,900
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $137,606 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $137,606 | 20 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $81,900 | 19 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Chaparral 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 Chaparral Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12 | $59,200 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $6,100 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Utah | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University Law School | Educational | $30,000 |
| First Baptist Church School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Arc of Caddo Bossier | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Positive Circle | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul School | Religious | $3,600 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Cathedral | Religious | $2,700 |
| LSU Health Sciences Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Flyer Alumni Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Volunteers of America North Louisiana | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fleet Park Little League Inc | Charitable | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport | Religious | $200 |
| Broadmoor Baptist Church | Religious | $100 |
| First United Methodist Church | Charitable | $100 |
| Huntsman Cancer Institute | Charitable | $100 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | Religious | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Dewey W Corley
- Virginia M Corley
Questions people ask
Does Chaparral Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chaparral Foundation give?
$81,900 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Chaparral Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dewey W Corley (Trustee) and Virginia M Corley (Trustee).
What does Chaparral Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.