Joan and Norman Chapman Foundation
Invitation OnlyBannockburn, Illinois · EIN 36-3480507 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$555K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
48% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | General purpose | $68,333 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | General purpose | $51,700 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Itec | Deerfield Beach, FL | General purpose | $38,083 |
| Make-A-Wish Illinois | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Mclane Children's Hospital | Temple, TX | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Serenity Foundation | Dublin, GA | General purpose | $22,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General purpose | $17,000 |
| The Selfhelp Home | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Gridiron Greats Assistance Funds | Park Ridge, IL | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation | Temple, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Juf Response for Teens | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ltz Foundation | Pinckney, MI | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Forbatten Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Omni | Buffalo Grove, IL | General purpose | $7,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | General purpose | $7,500 |
| For Autistic Kids | Glenview, IL | General purpose | $6,050 |
| American Heart Association | Albany, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Assistance League Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund Sgo | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Boston's Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Camp One Step | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Glenbrook South High School | Glenview, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jauron Family Foundation | Swamoscott, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Naamat USA | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Nwc Foundation | Newport, RI | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Shore Community Services | Skokie, IL | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Vibrant Emotional Health | New York, NY | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Heart Brothers Foundation | Marlboro, MA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Paws Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Als Association | Arlington, VA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Marco Niketic Foundation | Glenview, IL | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Project Purple | Seymour, CT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Wheeling | Riverwoods, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Custom Care Charities | Northlake, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Give Something Back | Princeton, NJ | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Lift Eastbrook Afterschool | Upland, IN | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Resurrection High School | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Slpa | Spirit Lake, IA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Smart Love Family Services | Oak Park, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| The Happiness Club | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Veteran Golfers Assn | Pinehurst, NC | General purpose | $2,500 |
| National Ms Society | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Birdies for Charity | East Moline, IL | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Chicago Training Center | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Temple Beth-El Mens Club | Northbrook, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Scholarship America | Minneapolis, MN | General purpose | $700 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Health System | Evanston, IL | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Cure T1d | Hagerstown, MD | General purpose | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $554,866 | 56 |
| 2023 | $551,844 | 41 |
| 2022 | $457,766 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602019349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3480507
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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