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The Chapman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Farmington Hills, Michigan · EIN 883371239

The Chapman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $51,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $60,520 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$60,5203$39,480
2024$81,0003$126,692

How to apply

The Chapman Family 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Chapman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$81,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Support for entrepreneurial camp programming and student advancement initiatives.$51,000
Money Matters 4 Youth Detroit
Detroit, MI
Financial literacy education for detroit youth and expansion of youth-focused financial education and mentoring programs.$25,000
El Branch Ministries
Detroit, MI
Community support and ministry youth development programming.$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Chapman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Chapman Family Foundation give?

$81,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The Chapman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Reginald Canal (Treasurer), Joyia West (Secretary), Joni Thrower Davis (Director) and Tamira Chapman (President).

What does The Chapman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.

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