Private foundation · Chattanooga
Maclellan Foundation Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 91 totaling $5M
- Typical grant
- $1,000 to $50K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $9,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Marion County, Bradley County, Davidson County, Williamson County, Sullivan County, Shelby County · plus 70 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- 10 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “For building organizational capacity.”
- Total giving that year
- $21.5M
How to apply
- Contact
- David g denmark · Chattanooga · 4237551051
- What to send
- Instructions will be provided upon contacting the above named person.
- Deadlines
- None
- Limits
- None
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
What it funds most often
- For general operating support.
- For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.
- For building organizational capacity.
- For outreach to families.
- For education of youth and children.
- For outreach to the indigent.
- For holistic community outreach and development.
- For restoration and rehabilitation programs.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $600K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $400K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $400K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $375K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $340K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $310K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $250K |
| Mission Increase | Chattanooga, Marion County | For building organizational capacity. | $245K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $223K |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $175K |
| Lee University | Cleveland, Bradley County | For education of youth and children. | $175K |
| Cha Charitable Benefit Corporation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $175K |
| Chattanooga Prep Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $150K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $100K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $100K |
| Signal Centers | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to families. | $75K |
| Chattacademy Community Schools Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $75K |
| Mission Increase | Chattanooga, Marion County | For building organizational capacity. | $50K |
| The Brock Center | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $50K |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $50K |
| Gospel Music Association | Franklin, Williamson County | For general operating support. | $50K |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For building organizational capacity. | $50K |
| National Center for Youth Issues | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $50K |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust) | Chattanooga, Marion County | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $40K |
| First Things First Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to families. | $38K |
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