Chapman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chapman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$31.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,910 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 | $3.0 million | 7 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $149,910 | 7 | $28.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 5 | $31.8 million |
How to apply
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.
What Chapman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $1.6 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Family for Caring Communities | Offer foundational classes and community impact programs that are supported by charitable efforts to improve workplaces and strenghten communities | $1.5 million |
| Clayton Community Foundation | Serves as the official nonprofit partner to the City of Clayton to catalyze the community's passion for excellence through private investment in Art, History, Parks, and Sustainability. | $33,020 |
| Furnish For Good | Serves individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, poverty and other dire circumstances | $25,000 |
| Youthbridge Community Foundation | Helps charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children, through leadership, grants and donor services | $20,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | Support of animal management, research, conservation and education | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Chapman
- Cynthia M Chapman
- Susan Reynolds
Questions people ask
Does Chapman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chapman Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Chapman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert H Chapman (Trustee), Cynthia M Chapman (Trustee) and Susan Reynolds (Executive Director).
What does Chapman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and environment and conservation.