Chapman Hanson Foundation

EIN 38-6872202 · OH · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$85K Funds in CA, CO, NY +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Chapman Hanson Foundation based in OH paid 15 grants totaling $1.1M to 15 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $17.4K to $115K, with a median of $85K. Its largest recipients included FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, and MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,537,221
Giving (latest yr)
$1,137,081
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$85K
Recipients
15
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friends of the High Line$115,000
  • Grand Teton National Park$115,000
  • Montana Wilderness Association$115,000
  • National Park Foundation$113,541
  • Rocky Mountain Conservancy$110,000

Where grants went

  • California$274,832 · 5 grants
  • Colorado$155,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$138,708 · 2 grants
  • Montana$115,000 · 1 grant
  • Wyoming$115,000 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$113,541 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Montana Wilderness Association
Helena, MT
Support of Daily Operations
$115,000
Grand Teton National Park
Moose, WY
Support of Daily Operations
$115,000
Friends of the High Line
New York, NY
Support of Daily Operations
$115,000
National Park Foundation
Washington, DC
Support of Daily Operations
$113,541
Rocky Mountain Conservancy
Estes Park, CO
Support of Daily Operations
$110,000
Alsac- St Judes Childrens
Memphis, TN
Support of Daily Operations
$100,000
National Constitutional Center
Philadelphia, PA
Support of Daily Operations
$85,000
Ronald Reagan Presidential
Simi Valley, CA
Support of Daily Operations
$85,000
American Red Cross
Los Angeles, CA
Support of Daily Operations
$75,000
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Support of Daily Operations
$52,416
Ace Scholarships
Denver, CO
Support of Daily Operations
$45,000
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Support of Daily Operations
$45,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Chapman Hanson Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Chapman Hanson Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $17.4K to $115K (median $85K).

Recent recipients include FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Chapman Hanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Ohio, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Chapman Hanson Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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