Christian Education Charitable Trust Co
Preselected recipients only
Christian Education Charitable Trust Co is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$30.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $975,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $975,000 | 18 | $29.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 22 | $30.1 million |
How to apply
Christian Education Charitable Trust Co says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Christian Education Charitable Trust Co funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3 | $180,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $155,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $150,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colson Center | For charitable leadership development. | $125,000 |
| Discovery Institute | For spiritual formation and education. | $100,000 |
| Gordon College | For charitable leadership development. | $100,000 |
| Covenant College Inc | For leadership development or training. | $80,000 |
| Council on Education Standards and Accountability Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| Des Moines Christian School | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| Gilbert Christian Schools | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| Greater Atlanta Christian Schools Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| Hope Academy | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| In Media Res | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| Regents School of Austin Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| Veritas Forum Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $50,000 |
| CS Lewis Institute | For charitable leadership development. | $35,000 |
| Christian Legal Society | For charitable leadership development. | $35,000 |
| Consortium of Christian Study Centers | For charitable leadership development. | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Tyndale House | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Association of Christian Schools International | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Cardus Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| John Jay Institute for Faith Society and Law Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Ratio Christi Inc | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Council for Christian Colleges & Universities | For charitable leadership development. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Maclellan
- Reid A Maclellan
- Elizabeth Lindquist
- Rodger Piersant
- John Zeiser
- Charles W Philips
- Jill Hartness
- Chris Maclellan
Questions people ask
Does Christian Education Charitable Trust Co accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christian Education Charitable Trust Co give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Christian Education Charitable Trust Co?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Maclellan (Chairman of the Board), Reid A Maclellan (Trustee), Elizabeth Lindquist (Trustee) and Rodger Piersant (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Christian Education Charitable Trust Co fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.