Private foundation · Chattanooga
Robert L and Kathrina H Maclellan Foundation
In 2024 it gave 34 grants worth $2.8 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $14,000 to $80,000. Most often for: “For education of youth and children.”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 34 totaling $2.8 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $14,000 to $80,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $75,000: the middle grant to the 10 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Sullivan County, Shelby County · plus 13 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
- 32% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 10 of 31.
- Total giving that year
- $3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3M | $2.8M | 34 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $2.3M | 44 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Tonya Whitman · Chattanooga · (423) 755-3202
- What to send
- Applications must be submitted online at www.maclellan.net where instructions are provided.
- Limits
- Refer to www.maclellan.net for information or call grants manager at (423) 755-3202
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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- Robert H MaclellanChairman
- Robert BosworthDirector emeritus
- Robert C DivineTrustee
- Ron Bubba HelvestonTrustee
- Reid A MaclellanVice chair & secretary
- Don HolwerdaTrustee, governance committee chair
- Robert Bob MarshallTrustee
- Tyler SiiraTreasurer, finance/audit committee cha
- Bart RolenTrustee
- Lara Munford-ShieldsTrustee
- Jerry StaufferTrustee
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
- For education of youth and children. (5 grants)
- For outreach to families. (3 grants)
- For holistic community outreach and development. (2 grants)
- For outreach to the indigent. (1 grant)
- For spiritual formation and education. (1 grant)
- For outreach to youth and children. (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 17 |
| $100,000 or more | 8 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $350K |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | For general operating support. | $320K |
| United Methodist Neighborhood Centers Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For holistic community outreach and development. | $300K |
| Hamilton County Schools Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $150K |
| Northside Neighborhood House | Chattanooga, Marion County | For outreach to the indigent. | $150K |
| Aaa Womens Services Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $100K |
| Chattanooga Fc Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For holistic community outreach and development. | $100K |
| Lifespring Community Health | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $100K |
| East Lake Expression Engine | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $80K |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to families. | $80K |
| Fca - Chattanooga Area | Hixson, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $75K |
| La Paz De Dios | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $75K |
| On Point | Hixson, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $75K |
| Purpose Point Community Resource Center Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $75K |
| Signal Centers | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to families. | $75K |
| The House University Ministries of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $75K |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $75K |
| Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to youth and children. | $75K |
| Cef of Tennessee Inc. Greater Chattanooga Chapter | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $70K |
| Faith Co-Op | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $70K |
| First Things First Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to families. | $70K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $50K |
| Chattanooga Youth Network Dba One Hundred Years | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $50K |
| Launch | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $50K |
| Bethel Bible Village | Hixson, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $40K |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 4 to Tennessee groups totaling $1 million. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operating support | $320K | 2024 |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operating support | $320K | 2024 |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operating support | $180K | 2024 |
| King University | Bristol, Sullivan County | General operating support | $180K | 2024 |
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL
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