The Chapin Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-7058074

Foundation Overview

Based in Itasca, IL, The Chapin Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $2,088,504 to organizations in California, Rhode Island and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $215,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,088,504
Total Assets
$273,055
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$3,050
% Median Grant Growth
+53% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

4 of 16 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
California

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in California and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Palo Alto (25%), Los Altos Hills (19%), San Francisco (19%).

Funding Trajectory
-7%

Stable funding levels with 7% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Chapin Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Congregation Beth Am $4,600 Los Altos Hills, CA, US To Support Judaism Worldwide And The Rabbi's Watenmaker's Discretionary Fund. 2024
Brown University $215,000 Providence, RI, US To Support The University To Provide High-quality Teaching, Vibrant Campus Life, And Ground Breaking Discovery. 2024
Sing For Hope $250 New York, NY, US To Support Building Healthier Communities With Young People. 2024
University School Of Nashville $17,000 Nashville, TN, US To Support The Heimark Scholarship Fund. 2024
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,500 Palo Alto, CA, US To Support The Palo Alto Community. 2024
Oshman Jcc $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Helping Families Live, Learn, Play And Connect. 2024
Colel Chabad $500 Brooklyn, NY, US Providing Food And Clothing To Families In Need. 2024
Mankato High School $500 Mankato, MN, US Supporting Education And The Mankato West High School Hall Of Fame. 2024
Congregation Beth Am $4,600 Los Altos Hills, CA, US To Support Judaism Worldwide And The Rabbi's Watenmaker's Discretionary Fund. 2024
Brown University $215,000 Providence, RI, US To Support The University To Provide High-quality Teaching, Vibrant Campus Life, And Ground Breaking Discovery. 2024
Sing For Hope $250 New York, NY, US To Support Building Healthier Communities With Young People. 2024
University School Of Nashville $17,000 Nashville, TN, US To Support The Heimark Scholarship Fund. 2024
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,500 Palo Alto, CA, US To Support The Palo Alto Community. 2024
Oshman Jcc $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Helping Families Live, Learn, Play And Connect. 2024
Colel Chabad $500 Brooklyn, NY, US Providing Food And Clothing To Families In Need. 2024
Mankato High School $500 Mankato, MN, US Supporting Education And The Mankato West High School Hall Of Fame. 2024
Congregation Beth Am $3,576 Los Altos Hills, CA, US To Support Judaism Worldwide And The Rabbi's Prosnit's Discretionary Fund. 2023
Brown University $60,000 Providence, RI, US To Support The University To Provide High-quality Teaching, Vibrant Campus Life, And Ground Breaking Discovery. 2023
Peer Health $2,000 Oakland, CA, US To Support Building Healthier Communities With Young People. 2023
University School Of Nashville $10,000 Nashville, TN, US To Support The Heimark Scholarship Fund. 2023
Vanderbilt Hillel $2,000 Nashville, TN, US To Support The Kitchen Naming Campaign In Honor Of Sylvia Shepard And Goldie Shepard. 2023
Oshman Jcc $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Helping Families Live, Learn, Play And Connect. 2023
Music At Melno $1,500 Atherton, CA, US Supporting Chamber Music In The San Francisco Area. 2023
San Francisco Youth Theatre $500 San Francisco, CA, US To Transform Youth And Communities Through Accessible Opportunities In Theatre Arts Creation, Education, And Performance. 2023
Forests Forever $300 Berkeley, CA, US Forest Conservation. 2023
Congregation Beth Am $3,576 Los Altos Hills, CA, US To Support Judaism Worldwide And The Rabbi's Prosnit's Discretionary Fund. 2023
Brown University $60,000 Providence, RI, US To Support The University To Provide High-quality Teaching, Vibrant Campus Life, And Ground Breaking Discovery. 2023
Peer Health $2,000 Oakland, CA, US To Support Building Healthier Communities With Young People. 2023
University School Of Nashville $10,000 Nashville, TN, US To Support The Heimark Scholarship Fund. 2023
Vanderbilt Hillel $2,000 Nashville, TN, US To Support The Kitchen Naming Campaign In Honor Of Sylvia Shepard And Goldie Shepard. 2023
Oshman Jcc $5,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Helping Families Live, Learn, Play And Connect. 2023
Music At Melno $1,500 Atherton, CA, US Supporting Chamber Music In The San Francisco Area. 2023
San Francisco Youth Theatre $500 San Francisco, CA, US To Transform Youth And Communities Through Accessible Opportunities In Theatre Arts Creation, Education, And Performance. 2023
Forests Forever $300 Berkeley, CA, US Forest Conservation. 2023
Congregation Beth Am $23,566 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge And Strength To Strength Campaign 2022
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program 2022
Brown University $35,000 Providence, RI, US The Brown Fund 2022
The Cove School $500 Northbrook, IL, US To Provide Support For Learning Children. 2022
Common Good $3,000 New York, NY, US Providing Principals For Good Governance. 2022
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Help Feed Families, Fund Childcare, Offer Housing, And Maintain Local Essential Programs 2022
Make Good $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Helping Build A More Equitable Society. 2022
Friends Of Alta $1,000 Sandy, UT, US Preserving The Environment And Heritage Of Alta, Ut 2022
San Francisco Youth Theatre $750 San Francisco, CA, US To Transform Youth And Communities Through Accessible Opportunities In Theatre Arts Creation, Education, And Performance. 2022
Samaritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US Crisis In Ukraine 2022
Usnpds $6,000 Nashville, TN, US Scholarship Programs 2022
Brown University $25,000 Providence, RI, US Center For The Study Of Slavery And Justice Endowment. 2022
Brown University $50,000 Providence, RI, US Support For The Performing Arts Building. 2022
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program. 2022
Forests Forever $300 Berkeley, CA, US Forest Conservation. 2022
Will Strong Cancer Foundation $1,000 Highlands Ranch, CO, US Research For High-risk Pediatric Leukemia 2022
Prison Fellowship $500 Merrifield, VA, US Prison Ministry 2022
St Mark's Episcopal $250 Berkeley, CA, US Ministry Support 2022
Abes Garden Community $250 Nashville, TN, US Promoting Evidence-based Approach To Mind And Body Health. 2022
Chabad Of Rhode Island $500 Providence, RI, US Support Synagogue Services. 2022
Congregation Beth Am $23,566 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge And Strength To Strength Campaign 2022
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program 2022
Brown University $35,000 Providence, RI, US The Brown Fund 2022
The Cove School $500 Northbrook, IL, US To Provide Support For Learning Children. 2022
Common Good $3,000 New York, NY, US Providing Principals For Good Governance. 2022
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Help Feed Families, Fund Childcare, Offer Housing, And Maintain Local Essential Programs 2022
Make Good $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Helping Build A More Equitable Society. 2022
Friends Of Alta $1,000 Sandy, UT, US Preserving The Environment And Heritage Of Alta, Ut 2022
San Francisco Youth Theatre $750 San Francisco, CA, US To Transform Youth And Communities Through Accessible Opportunities In Theatre Arts Creation, Education, And Performance. 2022
Samaritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US Crisis In Ukraine 2022
Usnpds $6,000 Nashville, TN, US Scholarship Programs 2022
Brown University $25,000 Providence, RI, US Center For The Study Of Slavery And Justice Endowment. 2022
Brown University $50,000 Providence, RI, US Support For The Performing Arts Building. 2022
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program. 2022
Forests Forever $300 Berkeley, CA, US Forest Conservation. 2022
Will Strong Cancer Foundation $1,000 Highlands Ranch, CO, US Research For High-risk Pediatric Leukemia 2022
Prison Fellowship $500 Merrifield, VA, US Prison Ministry 2022
St Mark's Episcopal $250 Berkeley, CA, US Ministry Support 2022
Abes Garden Community $250 Nashville, TN, US Promoting Evidence-based Approach To Mind And Body Health. 2022
Chabad Of Rhode Island $500 Providence, RI, US Support Synagogue Services. 2022
Congregation Beth Am $23,566 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge And Strength To Strength Campaign 2022
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program 2022
Brown University $35,000 Providence, RI, US The Brown Fund 2022
The Cove School $500 Northbrook, IL, US To Provide Support For Learning Children. 2022
Common Good $3,000 New York, NY, US Providing Principals For Good Governance. 2022
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Help Feed Families, Fund Childcare, Offer Housing, And Maintain Local Essential Programs 2022
Make Good $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Helping Build A More Equitable Society. 2022
Friends Of Alta $1,000 Sandy, UT, US Preserving The Environment And Heritage Of Alta, Ut 2022
San Francisco Youth Theatre $750 San Francisco, CA, US To Transform Youth And Communities Through Accessible Opportunities In Theatre Arts Creation, Education, And Performance. 2022
Samaritans Purse $1,000 Boone, NC, US Crisis In Ukraine 2022
Usnpds $6,000 Nashville, TN, US Scholarship Programs 2022
Brown University $25,000 Providence, RI, US Center For The Study Of Slavery And Justice Endowment. 2022
Brown University $50,000 Providence, RI, US Support For The Performing Arts Building. 2022
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program. 2022
Forests Forever $300 Berkeley, CA, US Forest Conservation. 2022
Will Strong Cancer Foundation $1,000 Highlands Ranch, CO, US Research For High-risk Pediatric Leukemia 2022
Prison Fellowship $500 Merrifield, VA, US Prison Ministry 2022
St Mark's Episcopal $250 Berkeley, CA, US Ministry Support 2022
Abes Garden Community $250 Nashville, TN, US Promoting Evidence-based Approach To Mind And Body Health. 2022
Chabad Of Rhode Island $500 Providence, RI, US Support Synagogue Services. 2022
Brown University $35,000 Providence, RI, US Annual Fund 2021
Congregation Beth Am $13,566 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge And Strength To Strength Campaign 2021
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program 2021
Brown University $25,000 Providence, RI, US President's Response Fund 2021
The Cove School $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US To Provide Support For Learning Children. 2021
Partners In Health $500 Boston, MA, US Providing Healthcare For Under Privileged People. 2021
Gugulethu Ballet Project $250 Woodside, CA, US We Unite Art And Service By Partnering With Dance Communities To Expand Opportunities For Children And Youth In The Townships Of South Africa 2021
Common Good $3,000 New York, NY, US Providing Principals For Good Governance. 2021
Pasadena Symphony Association $500 Pasadena, CA, US Moonlight Sonata Campaign. 2021
Palo Alto Community Fund $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Help Feed Families, Fund Childcare, Offer Housing, And Maintain Local Essential Programs 2021
Rise Up $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Rise Up Activates Women And Girls To Transform Their Lives, Families And Communities For A More Just And Equitable World Through Investment In Local Solutions, Strengthening Leadership, And Building Movements. 2021
The Ai Foundation $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Develop, Pilot, And Distribute Curricula To Underserved Students Across The U.s., In Addition To Delivering High Quality Teacher Training And Professional Development Programs. 2021
Music In Schools Foundation $600 Palo Alto, CA, US Addressing Musical Education In The Ravenswood Elementary Schools. 2021
Brown University $50,000 Providence, RI, US President's Response Fund 2020
Congregation Beth Am $13,601 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge, Memorial, Campaign 2020
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist-in-residence Program 2020
Brown University $5,000 Providence, RI, US Cssj Youth Activities 2020
Friends Of Alta $1,000 Alta, UT, US To Protect And Conserve Alta's Natural Resources 2020
Brown University Div Of Advancement $30,000 Providence, RI, US The Brown Fund] 2020
Alzheimers Association $5,000 Chicago, IL, US For Alzheimers Care Support And Research 2020
American School London $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US For The 2019-2020 Annual Fund 2020
Manhattan Theatre Club $500 New York, NY, US For Cultivating And Celebrating New Voices New Works And New Perspectives 2020
San Francisco Youth Theatre $250 San Francisco, CA, US To Provide Accessible Opportunities In Arts Creation Education And Performance 2020
Teach For America $1,000 New York, NY, US To Enlist Develop And Mobilize Our Nations Most Promising Future Leaders To Grow And Strenthen The Movement For Educational Equity And Excellence 2020
Brown University $5,000 Providence, RI, US Mens Wrestling 2018
Brown University $75,000 Providence, RI, US Presidents Flexible Fund 2018
Congregation Beth Am $4,081 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge, Memorial, Campaign 2018
Brown University $25,000 Providence, RI, US Brown Annual Fund Capital Campaign Computer Science 2018
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist In Residence Program 2018
Accion - Robin'snest $3,500 Chicago, IL, US To Bring Social Change By Helping Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Grow 2018
Generation Citizen $25,000 New York, NY, US Give A Voice Campaign 2018
Common Good $3,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Restore Common Sense To All Three Branches Of Governmentlegislative, Executive And Judicialbased On The Principles Of Individual Freedom, Responsibility And Accountability. 2018
Brown University Div Of Advancement $1,500 Providence, RI, US Pembroke Center Associates 2018
Chabad Of College Hill $1,000 Providence, RI, US To Utilize Technology To Unite Jews Worldwide, Empower Them And Foster Them With A Deeper Connection To Judaisms Rituals And Faith 2018
Peer Health Exchange $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Help Young People Make Healthy Choices 2018
Teach For America $1,000 Sacramento, CA, US To Help Eliminate Educational Inequity In Disenfranchised Communities 2018
Brown University $4,200 Providence, RI, US Mens Wrestling 2017
Brown University $75,000 Providence, RI, US Presidents Flexible Fund 2017
Congregation Beth Am $8,156 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge, Memorial, Campaign 2017
Brown University $12,500 Providence, RI, US Brown Annual Fund Capital Campaign Computer Science 2017
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist In Residence Program 2017
Faison School $10,000 Richmond, VA, US To Serve Children And Adults With Autism 2017
Generation Citizen $20,000 New York, NY, US Give A Voice Campaign 2017
Common Good $3,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Restore Common Sense To All Three Branches Of Governmentlegislative, Executive And Judicialbased On The Principles Of Individual Freedom, Responsibility And Accountability. 2017
Horizons San Francisco Friends School $500 San Francisco, CA, US Summer Programs For High Need Children 2017
Friends Of Alta $5,000 Alta, UT, US Preserve Albion Basin For Future Generations 2017
Casa Nuestra De East Palo Alto $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US To Promote Economic Self Sustainability Of The Latino Immigrant Population 2017
Izabel Lam Charitable Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Team 3d Project 2017
Keys School $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US To Develop Keen Intellect And Generous Spirit In Children 2017
Summer Search $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Mentor Advise And Support Low Income Students 2017
Larkin Street $500 San Francisco, CA, US To End Homlessness For Young People 2017
Music Menlo $18,000 Atherton, CA, US Music In Schools 2017
Peer Health Exchange $7,500 San Francisco, CA, US To Help Young People Make Healthy Choices 2017
Sf Youth Theater $250 San Francisco, CA, US Create Cutting Edge Theater For Children 2017
Sing For Hope $1,000 New York, NY, US To Bring Creative Arts Programs To Individuals In Need 2017
St Mark's Episcopal Church $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US To Strengthen The Faith Community 2017
Vista Center $250 Palo Alto, CA, US Restore Hope Promote Independence And Create Opportunities For The Blind And Visually Impaired 2017
Brown University $6,000 Providence, RI, US Mens Wrestling 2016
Brown University $2,000 Providence, RI, US Pembroke Center Associates 2016
Congregation Beth Am $5,000 Los Altos Hills, CA, US Pledge, Memorial, Campaign 2016
Brown University $135,000 Providence, RI, US Brown Annual Fund Capital Campaign Computer Science 2016
Brown University $6,000 Providence, RI, US Africana Studies Wayland Collegium 2016
American School London $1,000 Princeton, NJ, US To Provide Outstanding American Education With A Bolbal Perspective 2016
Generation Citizen $15,000 New York, NY, US Give A Voice Campaign 2016
Common Good $3,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Restore Common Sense To All Three Branches Of Governmentlegislative, Executive And Judicialbased On The Principles Of Individual Freedom, Responsibility And Accountability. 2016
Brown University $20,000 Providence, RI, US Center For Slavery And Justice Artist In Residence Program 2016
Friends Of Alta $1,000 Alta, UT, US Preserve Albion Basin For Future Generations 2016
Casa Nuestra De East Palo Alto $1,000 Palo Alto, CA, US To Promote Economic Self Sustainability Of The Latino Immigrant Population 2016
Dance Far - Cancer Prevention Inst Of Ca $500 Fremont, CA, US Cancer Prevention 2016
University School Nashville $50,000 Nashville, TN, US Endowment Cap Campaign 2016
Summer Search $1,000 Oakland, CA, US Mentor Advise And Support Low Income Students 2016
Teach For Amierica $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Educational Equity And Excellence 2016
Music Menlo $15,000 Atherton, CA, US Music In Schools 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 36-7058074
Website N/A
Address CO OCNR PHSP 135 S LASALLE 3250 Chicago, IL 60603-0000

Key People (1)

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Trustee Craig F Heimark

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.