Private foundation · Chattanooga
Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitabhle Trust
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. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 44 totaling $1.3M
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $15K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Davidson County, Marion County, Williamson County · plus 46 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 8% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 3 of 36.
- Total giving that year
- $2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2M | $1.3M | 44 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $1.5M | 46 |
| 2022 | $2.9M | $2M | 54 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Hugh O Maclellan JrSecretary & treasurer
- Christopher H MaclellanVice president
- Daniel O MaclellanVice president
- Catherine M HealdVice president
- Elizabeth M LindquistPresident
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 general operating support.
- For outreach to youth and children.
- For education of youth and children.
- For restoration and rehabilitation programs.
- For spiritual formation and education.
- For providing health services.
- For charitable leadership development.
- For outreach to families.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation Dba the Generosity Trust | Chattanooga, Marion County | For general operating support. | $532K |
| Shaohannahs Hope Inc. | Franklin, Williamson County | For general operating support. | $100K |
| West Nashville Dream Center | Nashville, Davidson County | For general operating support. | $100K |
| West Nashville Dream Center | Nashville, Davidson County | For outreach to the indigent. | $100K |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $45K |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $40K |
| Restoration Southside Church | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $40K |
| Mission Increase | Chattanooga, Marion County | For charitable leadership development. | $25K |
| Young Life Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to youth and children. | $25K |
| Young Life Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to youth and children. | $25K |
| Calvary Chapel Chattanooga Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $15K |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $15K |
| Love's Arm Outreach Ministries | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $15K |
| Renew Ministries Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $15K |
| Precept Ministries of Reach Out Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $12K |
| Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For holistic community outreach and development. | $10K |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For education of youth and children. | $10K |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $10K |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For general operating support. | $10K |
| Fca - Chattanooga Area | Hixson, Hamilton County | For outreach to youth and children. | $10K |
| Freedom's Promise | Nashville, Davidson County | For general operating support. | $10K |
| King's Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | For education of youth and children. | $10K |
| Lifespring Community Health | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For providing health services. | $10K |
| Momentum Network | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | For outreach to families. | $10K |
| Nations Ministry Center | Nashville, Davidson County | For general operating support. | $10K |