Private foundation · Nashville
Mccauley Lindsay Charities of Tennessee Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 26 totaling $1.9 million · 23 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $39,293 to $115,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,168, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Rutherford County, Wilson County, Maury County
- Buildings & equipment
- 4 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Roof constructions”; “Roof repairs”; “Pallet jack, vehicle, checkout lane”
- Funds new groups?
- 58% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 15 of 26.
- Total giving that year
- $1.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | $1.9M | 26 |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.1M | 31 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Chris mccarthy · Nashville · 6156734430
- What to send
- Written application with breakdown of request
- Limits
- Only award to 501(c)3 organizations
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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- Nancy ZoreticDirector
- Randy WolcottDirector
- Chris MccarthyPresident
- Phillip E ChambleeDirector
- Albert W Buckley JrDirector
- Trey DunawayDirector
- Sue ChiltonDirector
- Thomas V WhiteDirector
- Father James N MillerVice preside
- John W Nelley JrSec & treas
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
- Lighting, parking lot, food equip, c
- Hungry program
- Robertson co land purch & matching s
- Forklift, scale, fan
- Water heater, food warmer, cart
- Property purchase - mortgage
- Washers and dryers
- 12-15 passenger van
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Justice Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Roof constructions | $250K |
| Leah Rose Residence | Nashville, Davidson County | Roof repairs | $200K |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, Davidson County | Property purchase - mortgage | $150K |
| Heaven South (the Store) | Nashville, Davidson County | Pallet jack, vehicle, checkout lane | $147K |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, Davidson County | Fire protection system, contract buy | $117K |
| Habitat for Humanity - Davidson Co | Nashville, Davidson County | Robertson co land purch & matching s | $115K |
| Martha O'bryan | Nashville, Davidson County | Furniture for offices & programming | $97K |
| Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN | Nashville, Davidson County | Office and program room furniture | $60K |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | Windows, flooring, painting | $60K |
| Mending Hearts | Nashville, Davidson County | Kitchen & laundry appliances | $56K |
| Renewal House | Nashville, Davidson County | Appliances, office furniture, fence | $55K |
| The Mary Parrish Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Kitchen appliances, security windows | $50K |
| Habitat for Humanity - Wilson Co | Nashville, Davidson County | Wilson co build | $50K |
| Agape | Nashville, Davidson County | Carpet, painting, fencing | $46K |
| Dismas Inc. | Nashville, Davidson County | Washers and dryers | $46K |
| Catholic Comfort Care Homes | Nashville, Davidson County | Downpayment on house | $45K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid TN | Nashville, Davidson County | 12-15 passenger van | $42K |
| Bridge Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | Box truck and wrap | $39K |
| The New Beginnings Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Exercise equip for satellite locatio | $36K |
| Samaritan Recovery Community | Nashville, Davidson County | Suv | $28K |
| The Next Door | Nashville, Davidson County | Lighting, parking lot, food equip, c | $24K |
| The Contributor | Nashville, Davidson County | Copier, printer, office furniture | $24K |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation | Nashville, Davidson County | Hungry program | $6,000 |
| Shower Up | Spring Hill, Maury County | Truck and trailer | $118K |
| Feed America First | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Forklift, scale, fan | $42K |