Private foundation · Franklin
William H and Ella W Mcmahanfoundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $61,550 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $4,750 to $17,400.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $61,550 · 2 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,750 to $17,400 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat 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? How we figure this
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $78,400
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78K | $62K | 5 |
| 2023 | $127K | $108K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Charles Mcmahan · Franklin · (615) 744-3774
- 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
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What it funds most often
- Assistance to needy families (1 grant)
- Contribution to university - assistance to students (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 2 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | Memphis, Shelby County | Contribution to university - assistance to students | $31K |
| Sycamore View Church of Christ | Memphis, Shelby County | General fund | $4,750 |
| Crieve Hall Church of Christ | Nashville, Davidson County | Assistance to needy families | $17K |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $5,000 |
| Bridge Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | General fund | $3,000 |