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CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

ORANGE, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-1643992
School
Regional Funder
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CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

ORANGE, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-1643992
School
Regional Funder

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Est.

1861

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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Chapman University is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in California, Arizona, and Illinois. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Chapman University can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PERSONALIZED EDUCATION THAT LEADS TO INQUIRING, ETHICAL, & PRODUCTIVE LIVES AS GLOBAL CITIZENS.
Total Funding Given

$2.5M

2024
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
66%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

19

Median 1st year grant
$31.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$53.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Daniele Struppa
Board Member
G
George Wall
Board Member
G
Gaye Birtcher
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY?
No. CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY give?
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY make each year?
In 2024, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY fund recently?
In 2024, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Southern California, UC REGENTS UC SANTA BARBARA, and MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY?
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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