Chapman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 20-1431411 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6533, GREENVILLE SC 29607 |
| Phone | 8648626797 |
| EXEC.ASST@CHAPMANFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamchasers Basketball Club | Simpsonville, SC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami, FL | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $20,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $5,000 |
| Better U Connect | Greenville, SC | Donation | $5,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $3,250 |
| Presbyterian College | Clinton, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $3,000 |
| Clemson University | Clemson, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,500 |
| North Carolina A&t University | Greensboro, NC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,500 |
| Norooz Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Donation | $1,250 |
| Jaramillo Latin Dance Academy | Greenville, SC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,000 |
| Institute of Beauty Artistry | Lyman, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $1,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $750 |
| Lander University | Greenwood, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Spelman University | Atlanta, GA | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Allen University | Columbia, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Charleston Southern University | North Charleston, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Columbia College | Columbia, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Limestone University | Gaffney, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska, GA | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, SC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Winstom-Salem State University | Winstonsalem, NC | 501(C)(3) educational institution contribution | $500 |
| Omega Limited | Piedmont, SC | Donation | $400 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,650 | 27 |
| 2024 | $54,040 | 35 |
| 2023 | $29,200 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100341
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1431411
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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