Mark a Chapman Foundation

EIN 36-4460345 Β· TX Β· NTEE B43

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in TX, KS, WI +11
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Mark a Chapman Foundation based in TX paid 212 grants totaling $6.2M to 202 organizations across 14 states. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $4M, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION, AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR, and FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$822,848
Giving (latest yr)
$6,223,488
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
212
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
202
States reached
14
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Texas A&m Foundation$4,600,000
  • Austin County Fair$178,706
  • Fayetteville Community Center$125,000
  • Prevent Unwanted Pets$100,000
  • Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department$65,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$5,891,388 Β· 168 grants
  • Kansas$103,500 Β· 23 grants
  • Wisconsin$63,500 Β· 2 grants
  • Louisiana$30,000 Β· 3 grants
  • North Carolina$30,000 Β· 3 grants
  • New York$26,000 Β· 3 grants

Grants Paid (212)

Texas A&m Foundation
College Station, TX
Turtle Hospital & Outreach Center
$4,000,000
Texas A&m Foundation
College Station, TX
Texas A&m Sea Turtle Project
$500,000
Austin County Fair
Bellville, TX
Youth Livestock Auction
$175,806
Fayetteville Community Center
Fayetteville, TX
New Community Center
$125,000
Texas A&m Foundation
College Station, TX
Dean Bonnie Rush Discretionary
$100,000
Prevent Unwanted Pets
Cat Spring, TX
Spay and Neuter Assistance Program
$100,000
Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department
Cat Spring, TX
Volunteer Fire Dept
$65,000
Cat Spring Agricultural Society
Cat Spring, TX
Construction of Bbq Pits at Hall
$50,000
Uw Oshkosh Foundation
Oshkosh, WI
Titan Memorial Scholarship Fund
$50,000
Mark a Chapman YMCA at Katy Main St
Katy, TX
Programs, Services, Endowed Fund
$50,000
Colorado County Habitat for Humanity
Columbus, TX
Build New Houses
$50,000
B4raw Boarding for Rescues & Animal Welfare
El Campo, TX
Rescue for Animals/transport
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Mark a Chapman Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 14 states.

In its most recent filing, Mark a Chapman Foundation reported 212 itemized grants totaling $6.2M. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $4M (median $3K).

Recent recipients include TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION, AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR, FAYETTEVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, among 202 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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