Don and Barbara Chapin Foundation
Invitation OnlySalinas, California · EIN 47-5193848 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key for a Cure Foundation | Salinas, CA | Pediatric cancer research | $12,300 |
| SPCA Monterey County | Salinas, CA | Animal care & rescue | $5,000 |
| Salinas Area Rif Program | Salinas, CA | Books for children | $2,500 |
| Casa of Monterey County | Salinas, CA | Youth advocacy | $2,500 |
| Salinas Regional Sports Authority | Salinas, CA | Support Youth Sports & Activities | $2,500 |
| United for San Benito | Hollister, CA | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart School Parents Club | Salinas, CA | Support Student and School Programs | $2,000 |
| Manzanita Little League | Prunedale, CA | Baseball gear | $1,500 |
| Ernie Camacho Ed Foundation | Salinas, CA | Baseball camp | $1,500 |
| Madonna Del Sasso School | Salinas, CA | Support Student and School Programs | $1,500 |
| Max's Helping Paws Foundation | Carmel, CA | Animal healthcare and wellbeing | $1,000 |
| Gen Giammanco Foundation | Monterey, CA | Youth athletics | $1,000 |
| Salinas High School Boosters | Spreckels, CA | Support student athletic endeavors | $800 |
| Palma School | Salinas, CA | Education | $500 |
| Salinas Continental Little League | Salinas, CA | Baseball gear | $500 |
| Salinas Soccer League Academy | Salinas, CA | Provide Youth Support through Sports | $500 |
| United Way Stuff the Bus | Salinas, CA | Program Support | $500 |
| North Monterey County Hs Boosters | Salinas, CA | Program Support | $400 |
| Safe Kids Coalition of San Benito C | Hollister, CA | Youth Advocacy | $300 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($46,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,300 | 33 |
| 2024 | $88,400 | 31 |
| 2023 | $70,100 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100920
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5193848
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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