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The Chapin Foundation is a private trust based in ITASCA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Craig Heimark. It holds total assets of $235K. Annual income is reported at $353K. Total assets have decreased from $968K in 2011 to $362K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island, California and New York. According to available records, The Chapin Foundation has made 60 grants totaling $593K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $127K in 2020 to $85K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $381K distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $60K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, California, Tennessee, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Chapin Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 60 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, CA, TN.
The Chapin Foundation has distributed a total of $593K across 60 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $60K.
The Chapin Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Chapin Foundation is headquartered in ITASCA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig F Heimark | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$88K
Total Assets
$362K
Fair Market Value
$488K
Net Worth
$362K
Grants Paid
$85K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$24K
Total Grants
60
Total Giving
$593K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityTo support the university to provide high-quality teaching, vibrant campus life, and ground breaking discovery. | Providence, RI | $60K | 2023 |
| University School Of NashvilleTo support the Heimark scholarship fund. | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Oshman JccHelping families live, learn, play and connect. | Palo Alto, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth AmTo support Judaism worldwide and the Rabbi's Prosnit's discretionary fund. | Los Altos Hills, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Peer HealthTo support building healthier communities with young people. | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt HillelTo support the Kitchen Naming Campaign in honor of Sylvia Shepard and Goldie Shepard. | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Music At MelnoSupporting chamber music in the San Francisco area. | Atherton, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Youth TheatreTo transform youth and communities through accessible opportunities in theatre arts creation, education, and performance. | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Forests ForeverForest conservation. | Berkeley, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| UsnpdsScholarship programs | Nashville, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| Common GoodProviding principals for good governance. | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Make GoodHelping build a more equitable society. | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Will Strong Cancer FoundationResearch for high-risk pediatric leukemia | Highlands Ranch, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Palo Alto Community FundHelp feed families, fund childcare, offer housing, and maintain local essential programs | Palo Alto, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of AltaPreserving the environment and heritage of Alta, UT | Sandy, UT | $1K | 2022 |
| Samaritans PurseCrisis in Ukraine | Boone, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Rhode IslandSupport synagogue services. | Providence, RI | $500 | 2022 |
| The Cove SchoolTo provide support for learning children. | Northbrook, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Prison FellowshipPrison ministry | Merrifield, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| St Mark'S EpiscopalMinistry Support | Berkeley, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| Abes Garden CommunityPromoting evidence-based approach to mind and body health. | Nashville, TN | $250 | 2022 |