Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 90 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $531,500. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants90
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$531,500
- Assets$28.9 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 117 | $30.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 98 | $29.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 90 | $28.9 million |
How to apply
Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust 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 Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 44 | $1.3 million |
| Georgia | 14 | $255,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $160,500 |
| California | 4 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $25,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation DBA the Generosity Trust | For general operating support. | $531,500 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $100,000 |
| Shaohannahs Hope Inc | For general operating support. | $100,000 |
| West Nashville Dream Center | For general operating support. | $100,000 |
| West Nashville Dream Center | For outreach to the indigent. | $100,000 |
| Focus on the Family | For general operating support. | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | For education of youth and children. | $45,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | For education of youth and children. | $40,000 |
| Restoration Southside Church | For general operating support. | $40,000 |
| Covenant College Inc | For spiritual formation and education. | $30,000 |
| Center for Strategic Ministry | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Elam Ministries Inc | For general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Healing Grace Ministries Inc | For outreach to youth and children. | $25,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | For general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Mission Increase | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Plies | For charitable leadership development. | $25,000 |
| Young Life Chattanooga | For outreach to youth and children. | $25,000 |
| Young Life Chattanooga | For outreach to youth and children. | $25,000 |
| Bible Project | For general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Stephens Children Foundation Inc | For outreach to youth and children. | $20,000 |
| Training Ground | For charitable leadership development. | $20,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Chattanooga Inc | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $15,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $15,000 |
| Come and See Foundation | For general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Come and See Foundation | For general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Elam Ministries Inc | For general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Illuminations Foundation | For general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Love's Arm Outreach Ministries | For restoration and rehabilitation programs. | $15,000 |
| Renew Ministries Inc | For general operating support. | $15,000 |
| Snowboarders & Skiers for Christ | For outreach to youth and children. | $15,000 |
| Third Millennium Ministries | For charitable leadership development. | $15,000 |
| Bible Mission Global | For outreach to families. | $12,000 |
| Precept Ministries of Reach Out Inc | For general operating support. | $12,000 |
| Vapor Ministries Inc | For general operating support. | $12,000 |
| Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College | For holistic community outreach and development. | $10,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | For education of youth and children. | $10,000 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | For general operating support. | $10,000 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | For general operating support. | $10,000 |
| Covenant College Inc | For spiritual formation and education. | $10,000 |
| Fca - Chattanooga Area | For outreach to youth and children. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hugh O Maclellan Jr
- Christopher H Maclellan
- Daniel O Maclellan
- Catherine M Heald
- Elizabeth M Lindquist
Questions people ask
Does Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 90 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Hugh O Maclellan Jr (Secretary & Treasurer), Christopher H Maclellan (Vice President), Daniel O Maclellan (Vice President) and Catherine M Heald (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and youth programs.