Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund
Preselected recipients only
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$42,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$986,029
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $24,000 | 16 | $763,374 |
| 2024 | $24,000 | 13 | $892,912 |
| 2025 | $42,000 | 11 | $986,029 |
How to apply
Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund 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 Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $23,300 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Association of New Americans | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Prout's Neck Association | General purpose | $6,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Worcester Art Museum | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Maine Solidarity Fund | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Middlesex School | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General purpose | $700 |
| Portland Museum of Art | General purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Aldus N Chapin
- Elizabeth R Chapin
- Nancy C de Rochefort
Questions people ask
Does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund give?
$42,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Aldus N Chapin (Trustee), Elizabeth R Chapin (Trustee) and Nancy C de Rochefort (Trustee).
What does Aldus H Chapin Fam Char Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.