Chapman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Chapman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,650 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$101,650
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,040 the year before.
58% 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 | $29,200 | 23 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $54,040 | 35 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $101,650 | 27 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship Committee PO Box 6533, Greenville, SC 29607 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (864) 862-6797, exec.asst@chapmanfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Applications can be submitted online at chapmanfoundation.com/about-us/appliation and should include a high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and copy of acceptance letter from college. |
| Deadlines | June 15 |
| Restrictions | Scholarship is awarded based on academic performance and financial need. 50% is awarded at the beginning of the first semester and 50% at the beginning of the second semester. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chapman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 17 | $70,650 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $3,250 |
| Georgia | 4 | $2,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamchasers Basketball Club | Donation | $50,000 |
| Florida Memorial University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $20,000 |
| John Hopkins University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $5,000 |
| Better U Connect | Donation | $5,000 |
| University of South Carolina | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $3,250 |
| Presbyterian College | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $3,000 |
| Clemson University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,500 |
| North Carolina A&t University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,500 |
| Norooz Foundation | Donation | $1,250 |
| Jaramillo Latin Dance Academy | Donation | $1,000 |
| Winthrop University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,000 |
| Institute of Beauty Artistry | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $750 |
| Lander University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Spelman University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Allen University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Charleston Southern University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Columbia College | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Florida A&m University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Limestone University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Morehouse College | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| North Greenville University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Reinhardt University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| South Carolina State University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Winstom-Salem State University | 501(c)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Omega Limited | Donation | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Cristina Visnansky
- Darren Martin
Questions people ask
Does Chapman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 15.
How much does Chapman Foundation Inc give?
$101,650 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Chapman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cristina Visnansky (Cfo/Treasurer) and Darren Martin (Executive Director).
What does Chapman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.