Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $57,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$57,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $98,000 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 15 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 13 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation 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 Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $87,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Church of Christ | To support a religious organization | $57,500 |
| Focus on the Family | To support the See Life Clearly campaign | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To support the Hurricane Relief program | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To supposrt program services. | $10,000 |
| Bethel Bible College | To support a religious, eductional organization. | $5,000 |
| Emmaus House | To support a public charity who serves as a transition home for orphaned youth in Haiti. | $5,000 |
| Every Eye Will See Him Ministries Inc | To support a public charity | $5,000 |
| Lipscomb University | To support student missions | $5,000 |
| Pursuit of Happiness | To advance scientific knowledge about happiness and depression prevention | $5,000 |
| The AOA Foundation | To advocate for the profession and serve doctors of optometry in meeting the health and vision care needs of the public. | $2,500 |
| Chattanooga Community Kitchen | To support a public charity whose mission is to meet the basic needs of hungry, homeless & vulnerable people in the community. | $2,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To support a public charity that provides families of sick children with the care and resources they need. | $2,000 |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn Inc | To support a public charity that empowers homeless women and children to become self-sufficient by offering temporary housing while providing services necessary to meet their goals. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daryl Mann
- Melanie Jo Rogers Mann
- Mackenzie Elizabeth Mann
- George H Wilmoth
- Gregory D Willett
Questions people ask
Does Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daryl Mann (Director), Melanie Jo Rogers Mann (Director), Mackenzie Elizabeth Mann (Director) and George H Wilmoth (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Daryl & Melanie Mann Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.