The Chapman Charitable Trust Dtd 3-3-17
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 82-6147903 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn-FW- | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $1,400,000 |
| Babe of Whitley County | Columbia City, IN | General Support | $125,000 |
| Fort Wayne Civic Theater | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $100,000 |
| Stillwater Hospice | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Allen County Public Library Fdn | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Hemphill-Smith Art Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children-Adult | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $6,095 |
| Vera Bradley Foundation | Roanoke, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Alive Comm OUtreach Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith International | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Japanese American Association of | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $1,000 |
| NE Indiana Boys and Girls Club | Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,697,595 | 13 |
| 2023 | $997,395 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349100632
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6147903
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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