Private foundation · Franklin
William H and Ella W Mcmahanfoundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $62K
- Typical grant
- $4,750 to $17K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 8 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $78K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78K | $62K | 5 |
| 2023 | $127K | $108K | 5 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Charles mcmahan · Franklin · 6157443774
- What to send
- Applications may be submitted in letter form or by telephone. Only requirement is that application include charitable need.
- Deadlines
- No deadlines. Considered on as need basis.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Charles McmahanPresident
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General fund
- Assistance to needy families
- Contribution to university - assistance to students
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis, Shelby County | Contribution to university - assistance to students | $31K |
| Crieve Hall Church of Christ | Nashville, Davidson County | Assistance to needy families | $17K |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sycamore View Church of Christ | Memphis, Shelby County | General fund | $4,750 |
| Bridge Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $3,000 |