About H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
The Chapman Trust gives in a fairly concentrated way, with a handful of repeat grantees receiving a large share of the dollars and a clear emphasis on place-based institutions in Tulsa and Colorado Springs. Its giving points to a mix of civic/community support, education, youth and family services, and select cultural or conservation efforts, often through established nonprofits and community foundations. There also appears to be a notable affinity for military- and Christian-affiliated institutions, alongside practical local service organizations that strengthen community life.
Focus Areas
Tulsa Community Impact OrganizationsColorado Springs Community and Civic InstitutionsMilitary/Air Force Academy SupportChristian and Faith-Based EducationYouth, Family, and Social Service ProgramsArts, Culture, and Nature Conservation in Oklahoma
Who They Fund
vulnerable individuals served by social services (e.g., low-income families)local communities and civic groups
About H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust
Two very large awards anchor the H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust’s recent giving: $3,863,198 in 2024 and $2,560,000 in 2023, both listed to a single beneficiary in the trust’s filings. Around those major transfers, the trust supports a broad set of Tulsa- and Colorado-centered charities with grants for operations, projects, capital needs, and capacity building. Its recent awards include local community intermediaries, arts groups, medical research, youth services, and education organizations, showing a portfolio that reaches beyond one cause area while staying tied to specific institutions. The trust’s pattern is not limited to small operating gifts. It also makes six-figure grants to organizations such as Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa Garden Center, and Air Force Academy Foundation, alongside recurring support in the $20,000 to $50,000 range for public charities in Tulsa, Colorado Springs, and nearby communities. That mix suggests a funder that uses both large, designated transfers and moderate project-level grants to support civic and nonprofit infrastructure. Medical research appears through a notable award to National Jewish Medical Research Ct, while social services and youth programs also appear regularly in the recent grants list.
What H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust Funds
Civic and community work sits near the center of the trust’s portfolio. In 2024 it gave $500,000 to Tulsa Community Foundation for civic and community purposes and $50,000 to Pikes Peak Community Foundation for civic and community work, indicating support for local institutional capacity as well as direct service groups. Arts and culture also appear in the recent grants list. The trust awarded $50,000 to Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and $30,000 to Colorado Springs Philharmonic, both for arts-related support. Nature and wildlife conservation shows up through a $356,000 grant to Tulsa Garden Center. Health-related giving includes a $210,000 grant to National Jewish Medical Research Ct for medical research and a $30,000 grant to Clarehouse for healthcare. Youth-serving organizations also receive attention, including $20,000 to First Tee of Tulsa for youth development and $25,000 to Friends of the Children for social services.
How H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust Gives
Typical grants cluster in the $20,000 to $50,000 range, with a median of $30,000, a 25th percentile of $20,000, and a 75th percentile of $50,000. The recent record also includes much larger awards, including two multi-million-dollar transfers to a single listed beneficiary and several grants above $100,000. This is a trust, not a donor-advised fund or program-related-investment vehicle, and it funds both general operations and specific projects. The recent grants list shows repeated support for the same recipient within the year, including Tulsa Community Foundation, which appears more than once.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$49.9M
Total Revenue
$1.5M
Total Expenses
$3.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $50K, with a median of $28K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$28K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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