Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc is a private foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $331,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $175,000. 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$331,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $324,500 the year before.
55% 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 | $217,600 | 27 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $324,500 | 28 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $331,000 | 22 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc 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 Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | $290,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development Resources | Operations Operations | $175,000 |
| VPM | oPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| Spectrum Institute for Low Vision | Operations | $12,500 |
| Williamsburg Symphony | Operations | $10,000 |
| MCV Foundation Discovery Program | Operations | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Operations | $10,000 |
| Degood Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| William & Mary School of Education | Operations | $10,000 |
| Fish Inc | Operations | $7,500 |
| Williamsburg House of Mercy | Operations | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army Williamsburg | Operations | $7,500 |
| Virginia Pennisula Food Bank | Operations | $7,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Operations | $6,500 |
| Literacy for Life | Operations | $5,000 |
| Heritage Humane Society | Operations operations | $5,000 |
| cHILDREN'S sCHOLARSHIP FUND | Operations | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi & America Fund | Operations | $5,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jamestown - Yorktown Foundation | Operations | $2,500 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Operation | $2,500 |
| Homes for Hounds Inc | oPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel R Chapin 2933 Barrets
- Marilyn M Chapin 2933 Barrets
- Charles G Chapin 2933 Barrets
Questions people ask
Does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc give?
$331,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel R Chapin 2933 Barrets (President), Marilyn M Chapin 2933 Barrets (Secretary) and Charles G Chapin 2933 Barrets (Director).
What does Dan and Micki Chapin Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.