Private foundation · EIN 82-3595692 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $120K total, median $1,500. 63% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$120K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in TN
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Clear Creek Church of ChristHixson, TNTo support a religious organization$58K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COTo support the See Life Clearly campaign$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCTo support the Hurricane Relief program$10K
Turning Point USASantee, CATo supposrt program services.$10K
Bethel Bible CollegeHixson, TNTo support a religious, eductional organization.$5,000
Emmaus HouseJohnson City, TNTo support a public charity who serves as a transition home for orphaned youth in Haiti.$5,000
Every Eye Will See Him Ministries IncHixson, TNTo support a public charity$5,000
Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TNTo support student missions$5,000
Pursuit of HappinessMemphis, TNTo advance scientific knowledge about happiness and depression prevention$5,000
The Aoa FoundationAlexandria, VATo advocate for the profession and serve doctors of optometry in meeting the health and vision care needs of the public.$2,500
Chattanooga Community KitchenChattanooga, TNTo support a public charity whose mission is to meet the basic needs of hungry, homeless & vulnerable people in the community.$2,000
Ronald McDonald HouseChattanooga, TNTo support a public charity that provides families of sick children with the care and resources they need.$2,000
Chattanooga Room in the Inn IncChattanooga, TNTo support a public charity that empowers homeless women and children to become self-sufficient by offering temporary housing while providi…$1,000
American Cancer SocietyBrooklyn, NYTo support a charitable organization; medical research.
Brainerd Baptist SchoolChattanooga, TNTo support a religious, educational organization
Challenge Golf AssociationCleveland, TNTo spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through sporting events and other activities
Chattanooga Humane SocietyChattanooga, TNSupport animals
Fellowship of Christian Peace OfficersChattanooga, TNTo support a religious organization
Harvest International MinistriesTexarkana, ARTo support religious, educational organization.
Optometry Cares - the Aoa FoundationSt Louis, MOTo support a public charity that expands eye care awareness, education, and research and access to eye health and vision care.
Predisan Health MinistriesAlpharetta, GASupport
Rachel Gamble Memorial FundChattanooga, TNTo support a public charity
Room in the InnChattanooga, TNTo support program services.
You Turn Ministries IncLebanon, OHTo support a religious organization

By state: Tennessee 15 · Colorado 1 · North Carolina 1 · California 1 · Virginia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 24 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation give?

Tennessee (15 grants), Colorado (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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