William McCaskey Chapman and Adaline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation
Historical FunderMonterey, California · EIN 77-0011251 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Chapman Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Garden Road Suite B-E, Monterey CA 93940 |
| Phone | 8313722100 |
| info@thechapmanfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | See application guidelines located at the foundation's website http://www.thechapmanfoundation.org/ |
| Deadlines | March 1st |
| Restrictions | Grants are geographically limited as set forth in the foundation's website http://www.thechapmanfoundation.org/ |
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International School of Monterey | Seaside, CA | Enhanced Math and Spanish | $50,000 |
| York School | Monterey, CA | Scholarships for students | $50,000 |
| Chartwell School | Seaside, CA | Scholarships for students | $40,000 |
| Stevenson School | Pebble Beach, CA | Scholarships for students | $37,500 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | Scholarships for students | $35,000 |
| Girls Inc of Central Coast | Salinas, CA | ECHO / Youth Leaders Support | $30,000 |
| Monterey Academy Oceanographic Scie | Monterey, CA | prepare students for academic success | $30,000 |
| All Saints Episcpal Day School | Carmel, CA | Tuition Assisstance | $27,000 |
| San Carlos School | Monterey, CA | Tuition Assistance | $27,000 |
| Monterey Peninsula College Foundati | Monterey, CA | Upward Bound Advisor and Tutors | $25,000 |
| Casa of Monterey County | Salinas, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame High School | Salinas, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Pacific Grove Unified School Distri | Pacific Grove, CA | Electronics for GATE Students | $20,000 |
| Fdn for Monterey County Free Liabra | Salinas, CA | Online tutoring and homework support | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Mo Co | Seaside, CA | College and Career Readiness | $20,000 |
| Pacific Grove High School | Pacific Grove, CA | AVID Tutors and salary support | $20,000 |
| Palma School | Salinas, CA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Lyceum of Monterey County | Monterey, CA | Mock Trial law-related education program | $15,000 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation | Carmel, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Western Flyer Foundation | Moss Landing, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Carmel High School Foundation | Carmel, CA | Stoney Edu Path Program | $10,000 |
| Big Sur Charter School | Monterey, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Arts Council for Monterey County | Monterey, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Community Partnership for Youth | Seaside, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Forest Grove Elementary School | Pacific Grove, CA | Education | $8,000 |
| Point Lobos Foundation | Monterey, CA | Experience Pt. Lobos for MPUSD Students | $7,500 |
| Monterey County Office of Education | Salinas, CA | Science and Engineering Fair | $6,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($112,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $720,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $732,500 | 31 |
| 2022 | $654,960 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600449349100915
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0011251
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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