The H A & Mary K Chapman Charitable Trust concentrates substantial, locally oriented gifts to civic institutions and community infrastructure in the Tulsa area, with occasional support for national service/educational causes. The foundation makes very large, targeted awards (including two very large grants to a single recipient listed as 'See Line 3a Attachment'), and also funds regional civic and environmental organizations such as the Tulsa Community Foundation and Tulsa Garden Center.
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.
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.
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.
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$49.9M
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$3.5M
Most grants fall between $20K and $50K, with a median of $30K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$30K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Highly concentrated giving: very few, large grants (including two large payments to the same named recipient) focused on local civic/environmental causes with occasional support for national service/education organizations.
Notable grantees: See Line 3a Attachment (primary large recipient), Tulsa Community Foundation, Tulsa Garden Center, Air Force Academy Foundation
Most grants land in the United States, and 64% of the trust’s grants go to recipients in Oklahoma, with Tulsa appearing repeatedly in the recent list. Colorado is the other main giving state, and Colorado Springs is a frequent recipient city alongside Denver and Boulder. Recent grants also reach Sand Springs, Oklahoma. The trust’s geographic pattern is regional rather than national, with Tulsa and Colorado Springs functioning as its two main hubs of support.
Recent grants go to civic and community groups, arts organizations, social service providers, education programs, healthcare and medical research organizations, and nature and wildlife groups. Examples in the list include community foundations, symphonies, youth-serving nonprofits, and medical research institutions.
Yes, several active grantmaking programs accept unsolicited applications. The General Grantmaking Program and the H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Foundation General Grantmaking program both accept unsolicited requests, while the Medical Research program is by invitation only.
The trust’s grant-size distribution centers on $20,000 to $50,000, with a 25th percentile of $20,000, a median of $30,000, and a 75th percentile of $50,000.
Oklahoma receives 64% of grants, and Tulsa appears often in the recent grants list. Colorado is the other major giving state, with Colorado Springs and Denver among the recurring recipient cities.
Yes. Medical research appears as a defined program area, and recent giving includes a $210,000 grant to National Jewish Medical Research Ct for medical research.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Line 3a Attachment | See Stmt, OK | $3,863,198 | 2024 | See Stmt |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $500,000 | 2024 | Civic & Community |
| Tulsa Garden Center | Tulsa, OK | $356,000 | 2024 | Nature & Wildlife |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $300,000 | 2024 | Civic and Community |
| National Jewish Medical Research Ct | Denver, CO | $210,000 | 2024 | Medical Research |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $125,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | $70,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Pikes Peak Community Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | Civic & Community |
| Kids on Bikes | Boulder, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Golden Eagle Club | Tulsa, OK | $50,000 | 2024 | Education |
| Tulsa Lawyers for Children Inc | Tulsa, OK | $50,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| The Salvation Army | Tulsa, OK | $50,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $50,000 | 2024 | Other |
| Tulsa Symphony Orchestra | Tulsa, OK | $50,000 | 2024 | Arts & Culture |
| Parents Challenge | Colorado Springs, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | Education |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahom | Tulsa, OK | $40,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorad | Colorado Springs, CO | $40,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | $35,000 | 2024 | Education |
| Colorado Springs Philharmonic | Colorado Springs, CO | $30,000 | 2024 | Arts & Culture |
| Clarehouse | Tulsa, OK | $30,000 | 2024 | Healthcare |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | Tulsa, OK | $30,000 | 2024 | Education |
| Mount Carmel Veterns Service Center | Colorado Springs, CO | $30,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Stand In The Gap | Tulsa, OK | $25,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Homeward Pikes Peak | Colorado Springs, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| US Olympic Paralympic Museum | Colorado Springs, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | Arts & Culture |
| Friends of the Children | Colorado Springs, CO | $25,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Family Hope House | Tulsa, OK | $20,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Street School Inc | Tulsa, OK | $20,000 | 2024 | Education |
| The Spring Shelter | Sand Springs, OK | $20,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Youth DevelopmentFirst Tee of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $20,000 | 2024 | Youth Development |
| The Bridges Foundation | Jenks, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | Education |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio | Oklahoma City, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | Medical Research |
| Young People of the Next Generation | Tulsa, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | Education |
| Fostering Hope Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | $15,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Harvest House | Tulsa, OK | $15,000 | 2024 | Social Services |
| Tulsa's Future Inc | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | Civic Community |
| Ormao Dance Company | Colorado Springs, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | Arts & Culture |
| The Pencil Box | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | 2024 | Education |
| See Line 3a Attachment | See Stmt, OK | $2,560,000 | 2023 | See Stmt |
See Line 3a Attachment
$3,863,198See Stmt
Tulsa Garden Center
$356,000Nature & Wildlife
National Jewish Medical Research Ct
$210,000Medical Research
Social Services
Youth Services of Tulsa Inc
$70,000Social Services
Kids on Bikes
$50,000Social Services
Golden Eagle Club
$50,000Education
The Salvation Army
$50,000Social Services
Colorado Springs Philharmonic
$30,000Arts & Culture
US Olympic Paralympic Museum
$25,000Arts & Culture
Family Hope House
$20,000Social Services
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio
$15,000Medical Research
Young People of the Next Generation
$15,000Education
Ormao Dance Company
$10,000Arts & Culture
See Line 3a Attachment
$2,560,000See Stmt