Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Haverford, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $99,925 and the largest $1.0 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$99,925
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$61.3 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
74% 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 | $2.1 million | 22 | $50.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 23 | $56.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 19 | $61.3 million |
How to apply
Chappell Culpeper 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 Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $2.3 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Scholarship Fund | Education | $1.0 million |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | Healthcare | $150,000 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Education | $133,750 |
| Jefferson Health | Healthcare | $125,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Education | $117,500 |
| Bucks County Community College | Education | $100,000 |
| Orleans Technical College | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Oic | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Works | Workforce development | $100,000 |
| Delaware County Community | Education | $99,925 |
| Hopeworks | Workforce development | $75,000 |
| Building 21 | Education | $50,000 |
| Chester Charter Scholar Academy | Education | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey | Workforce development | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Outward Bound | Workforce development | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Workforce development | $30,000 |
| Reading Allowed | Education | $25,000 |
| St Josephs Reading Corps | Education | $25,000 |
| Workshop Learning | Workforce development | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Chappell
- Jennifer Paradis Behle
- Mary Lou Chappell
- Eric Chappell
- Tim Behle
- Nicole Paradis
- Naomi Paradis
Questions people ask
Does Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $99,925.
Who runs Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Chappell (Director), Jennifer Paradis Behle (President and Board Chair), Mary Lou Chappell (Director) and Eric Chappell (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Chappell Culpeper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.