The Chapin Foundation
Invitation OnlyItasca, Illinois · EIN 36-7058074 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$4,456
Total assets$98K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $17,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence, RI | To support the university to provide high-quality teaching, vibrant campus life, and ground breaking discovery. | $175,519 |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To support the Heimark scholarship fund. | $17,000 |
| Oshman JCC | Palo Alto, CA | Helping families live, learn, play and connect. | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Am | Los Altos Hills, CA | To support Judaism worldwide and the Rabbi's Watenmaker's discretionary fund. | $4,456 |
| Sing for Hope | New York, NY | To support building healthier communities with young people. | $200 |
| San Francisco Youth Theatre | San Francisco, CA | To support youth and communities through accessible opportunities in theatre arts creation, education, and performance. | $200 |
| St Mark's Episcopal | Berkeley, CA | Ministry Support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,575 | 7 |
| 2024 | $244,350 | 8 |
| 2023 | $84,876 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7058074
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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