Private foundation · EIN 62-6041468 · Chattanooga, Tennessee

Maclellan Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $9,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 161 grants paid, $21M total, median $9,500. 57% of grants stayed in Tennessee. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
161
$21M
Median grant
$9,500
Stays in TN
57%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$167M

How to apply

Instructions will be provided upon contacting the above named person. Contact: David G Denmark, 820 Broad Street Suite 300, Chattanooga, Tn, 4237551051 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 161 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$4.0M
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$3.0M
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$2.0M
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$1.3M
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$1.3M
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$1.3M
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$890K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$860K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$600K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$500K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$400K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$400K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$375K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$340K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$310K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$250K
Mission IncreaseChattanooga, TNFor building organizational capacity.$245K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$223K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.$190K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.$189K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.$180K
United Way of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNFor general operating support.$175K
Lee UniversityCleveland, TNFor education of youth and children.$175K
Cha Charitable Benefit CorporationChattanooga, TNFor general operating support.$175K
Chattanooga Prep IncChattanooga, TNFor general operating support.$150K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.$144K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$100K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$100K
Signal CentersChattanooga, TNFor outreach to families.$75K
Chattacademy Community Schools IncChattanooga, TNFor education of youth and children.$75K
Impact France IncAtlanta, GAFor inspiring others in generosity.$57K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$51K
Mission IncreaseChattanooga, TNFor building organizational capacity.$50K
The Brock CenterChattanooga, TNFor general operating support.$50K
Chattanooga Christian School IncChattanooga, TNFor general operating support.$50K
Gospel Music AssociationFranklin, TNFor general operating support.$50K
Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TNFor building organizational capacity.$50K
National Center for Youth IssuesChattanooga, TNFor education of youth and children.$50K
Covenant College FoundationLookout Mountain, GAFor building organizational capacity.$50K
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GAFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$50K
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GAFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$50K
Teach for America Nashville-ChattanoogaAtlanta, GAFor general operating support.$45K
Elam Ministries IncAlpharetta, GAFor charitable leadership development.$41K
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FLFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$40K
Care for ChildrenLeawood, KSFor holistic community outreach and development.$40K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$40K
FIRST Things FIRST IncChattanooga, TNFor outreach to families.$38K
FIRST Things FIRST IncChattanooga, TNFor outreach to families.$38K
Becket FundWashington, DCFor general operating support.$30K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$30K
North Point MinistriesAlpharetta, GAFor general operating support.$25K
Reformed University MinistriesLawrenceville, GAFor general operating support.$25K
Living FreeChattanooga, TNFor building organizational capacity.$25K
Trans World RadioCary, NCFor charitable leadership development.$25K
Partners for Christian Media IncChattanooga, TNFor outreach to families.$25K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCFor building organizational capacity.$25K
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TNFor various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.$25K
Trinitas Communities on MissionPhoenix, AZFor building organizational capacity.$20K
The House University Ministries of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNFor building organizational capacity.$20K
Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric CancerChattanooga, TNFor general operating support.$20K

By state: Florida 21 · Tennessee 91 · Georgia 14 · North Carolina 3 · Kansas 3 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

Maclellan Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Maclellan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Instructions will be provided upon contacting the above named person. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Maclellan Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $21M across 161 grants, a median of $9,500.

Where does Maclellan Foundation Inc give?

Florida (21 grants), Tennessee (91 grants), Georgia (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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