Mark A Chapman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark A Chapman Foundation is a private foundation in Sealy, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 212 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $4.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants212
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$822,848
How to apply
Mark A Chapman 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 Mark A Chapman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 168 | $5.9 million |
| Kansas | 23 | $103,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $63,500 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 3 | $26,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,100 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&m Foundation | Turtle hospital & outreach center | $4.0 million |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Texas a&m sea turtle project | $500,000 |
| Austin County Fair | Youth livestock auction | $175,806 |
| Fayetteville Community Center | New community center | $125,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Dean bonnie rush discretionary | $100,000 |
| Prevent Unwanted Pets | Spay and neuter assistance program | $100,000 |
| Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department | Volunteer fire dept | $65,000 |
| UW Oshkosh Foundation | Titan memorial scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Cat Spring Agricultural Society | Construction of bbq pits at hall | $50,000 |
| Colorado County Habitat for Humanity | Build new houses | $50,000 |
| Mark A Chapman YMCA at Katy Main St | Programs, services, endowed fund | $50,000 |
| B4RAW Boarding for Rescues & Animal Welfare | Rescue for animals/transport | $30,000 |
| Sealy Isd | Track hurdles | $26,432 |
| Austin Humane Society | Rescue expenses | $25,000 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection Cap | Animal shelter | $25,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Engineers w/o borders for clean water project in ecuador | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene relief | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene relief | $15,000 |
| Grow Clay County | Annual piotique celebration sponsor | $14,000 |
| UW Oshkosh Foundation | Scholarships/ nursing & music | $13,500 |
| 12th Rock | Usatf 2025 throws championships | $13,000 |
| K-State Athletics | Ahearn excellence fund | $11,000 |
| Bluebonnet Society | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Austin County | After school program for children | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country of Houston | Residential juvenile care | $10,000 |
| Burttschell Rescue Ranch | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Cajun Navy 2016 | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Cajun Navy 2025 | Kerrville flood search & recovery | $10,000 |
| Clay Center Community Improvement Foundation | People helping people fund (linda underwood) | $10,000 |
| Clay County Hospital Foundation | 2 treatment rooms | $10,000 |
| Columbus Historical Preservation Turst Inc | Stafford opera house restoration | $10,000 |
| Freedom Street Rescue | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter | Animal rescue | $10,000 |
| Kerrville Community Foundation | Kerr county flood relief fund | $10,000 |
| Lucie's Project | Dog rescue | $10,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Mobile stroke unit | $10,000 |
| Mtn 2 Sea Ministries | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| New Life Refuge Ministries | Rescue center for child victims of sex trafficking | $10,000 |
| Round Top Festival Institute | Sponsor for robert earl keen concert | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane relief | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois Krenek
- Cheryl L Mellenthin
- Carla Reichardt
Questions people ask
Does Mark A Chapman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark A Chapman Foundation give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 212 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mark A Chapman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lois Krenek (Manager), Cheryl L Mellenthin (Director) and Carla Reichardt (Director).
What does Mark A Chapman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.