Private foundation · Nashville
Mccauley Lindsay Charities of Tennessee Inc.
In 2024 it gave 26 grants worth $1.9 million to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Maury County. A typical grant was $39,293 to $115,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 26 totaling $1.9 million · 1 in Maury County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $39,293 to $115,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $54,993: the middle grant to the 15 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Chris Mccarthy · Nashville · (615) 673-4430
- 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 (1 grant)
- Hungry program (1 grant)
- Robertson co land purch & matching s (1 grant)
- Forklift, scale, fan (1 grant)
- Water heater, food warmer, cart (1 grant)
- Property purchase - mortgage (1 grant)
- Washers and dryers (1 grant)
- 12-15 passenger van (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 15 |
| $100,000 or more | 7 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Maury 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower Up | Spring Hill, Maury County | Truck and trailer | $118K |
| 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 |
| Feed America First | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Forklift, scale, fan | $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 |