Chapman Hanson Fndn
Preselected recipients only
Chapman Hanson Fndn is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $85,000 and the largest $115,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$85,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$25.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $990,559 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $746,684 | 15 | $21.5 million |
| 2024 | $990,559 | 14 | $24.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 15 | $25.0 million |
How to apply
Chapman Hanson Fndn 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 Hanson Fndn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $274,832 |
| Colorado | 2 | $155,000 |
| New York | 2 | $138,708 |
| Montana | 1 | $115,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $113,541 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $85,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the High Line | Support of daily operations | $115,000 |
| Montana Wilderness Association | Support of daily operations | $115,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Support of daily operations | $115,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Support of daily operations | $113,541 |
| Rocky Mountain Conservancy | Support of daily operations | $110,000 |
| Alsac- St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Support of daily operations | $100,000 |
| National Constitutional Center | Support of daily operations | $85,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Support of daily operations | $85,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support of daily operations | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Support of daily operations | $52,416 |
| Ace Scholarships | Support of daily operations | $45,000 |
| City of Hope | Support of daily operations | $45,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery | Support of daily operations | $40,000 |
| Childrens Aid Society | Support of daily operations | $23,708 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | Support of daily operations | $17,416 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Chapman Hanson Fndn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chapman Hanson Fndn give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $85,000.
Who runs Chapman Hanson Fndn?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Chapman Hanson Fndn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and youth programs.