Private foundation · Chattanooga
Daryl and Melanie Mann Family Foundation
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
- 15 totaling $88K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County, Bradley County, Washington County, Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $120K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120K | $88K | 15 |
| 2024 | $118K | $86K | 9 |
| 2023 | $98K | $74K | 10 |
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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- Daryl MannDirector
- Melanie Jo Rogers MannDirector
- Mackenzie Elizabeth MannDirector
- George H WilmothDirector
- Gregory D WillettDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To support a religious organization
- To support a public charity
- To support a religious, eductional organization.
- To support a religious, educational organization
- To spread the gospel of jesus christ through sporting events and other activities
- To support a public charity whose mission is to meet the basic needs of hungry, homeless & vulnerable...
- Support animals
- To support a public charity that empowers homeless women and children to become self-sufficient by...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Church of Christ | Hixson, Hamilton County | To support a religious organization | $58K |
| Bethel Bible College | Hixson, Hamilton County | To support a religious, eductional organization. | $5,000 |
| Emmaus House | Johnson City, Washington County | To support a public charity who serves as a transition home for orphaned... | $5,000 |
| Every Eye Will See Him Ministries Inc. | Hixson, Hamilton County | To support a public charity | $5,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | To support student missions | $5,000 |
| Pursuit of Happiness | Memphis, Shelby County | To advance scientific knowledge about happiness and depression prevention | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support a public charity whose mission is to meet the basic needs of... | $2,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support a public charity that provides families of sick children with the... | $2,000 |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn Inc. | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support a public charity that empowers homeless women and children to... | $1,000 |
| Brainerd Baptist School | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support a religious, educational organization | — |
| Challenge Golf Association | Cleveland, Bradley County | To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through sporting events and other activities | — |
| Chattanooga Humane Society | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support animals | — |
| Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support a religious organization | — |
| Rachel Gamble Memorial Fund | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support a public charity | — |
| Room in the Inn | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | To support program services. | — |