The Maclellan Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Maclellan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $21.5 million in 161 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$21.5 million
- Number of grants161
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$258 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $21.5 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21.7 million | 320 | $334 million |
| 2023 | $21.5 million | 343 | $275 million |
| 2024 | $21.5 million | 161 | $258 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David G Denmark 820 Broad Street Suite 300, Chattanooga, TN 37402 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 755-1051 |
| What to submit | Instructions will be provided upon contacting the above named person. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Maclellan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 21 | $15.8 million |
| Tennessee | 91 | $5.0 million |
| Georgia | 14 | $360,350 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $52,500 |
| Kansas | 3 | $46,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $25,410 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $18,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $4.0 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $3.0 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $2.0 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $1.3 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $1.3 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $1.3 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $890,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $860,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $600,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $500,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $400,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $400,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $375,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $340,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $310,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $250,000 |
| Mission Increase | For building organizational capacity. | $245,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $223,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity. | $190,150 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity. | $189,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity. | $180,000 |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | For general operating support. | $175,000 |
| Lee University | For education of youth and children. | $175,000 |
| Cha Charitable Benefit Corporation | For general operating support. | $175,000 |
| Chattanooga Prep Inc | For general operating support. | $150,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity. | $143,750 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $100,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (The Generosity Trust) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $100,000 |
| Signal Centers | For outreach to families. | $75,000 |
| Chattacademy Community Schools Inc | For education of youth and children. | $75,000 |
| Impact France Inc | For inspiring others in generosity. | $56,850 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust (Trustbridge) | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $50,525 |
| Mission Increase | For building organizational capacity. | $50,000 |
| The Brock Center | For general operating support. | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Christian School Inc | For general operating support. | $50,000 |
| Gospel Music Association | For general operating support. | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Church Ministries Inc | For building organizational capacity. | $50,000 |
| National Center for Youth Issues | For education of youth and children. | $50,000 |
| Covenant College Foundation | For building organizational capacity. | $50,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Miller Welborn
- Ben Fischer
- Lucien Behar
- Morgan Maclellan
- Michael Tremain
- Frances Heald Sheffield
- David G Denmark
- Hugh O Maclellan Jr
- Robert H Maclellan
- Ronald W Blue
- Christopher H Maclellan
- Elizabeth Lindquist
- Catherine M Heald
- Laurence Powell
- Daryl J Heald
Questions people ask
Does The Maclellan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Maclellan Foundation Inc give?
$21.5 million in tax year 2024, across 161 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs The Maclellan Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists W Miller Welborn (Trustee), Ben Fischer (Trustee), Lucien Behar (Chief Financial Officer) and Morgan Maclellan (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Maclellan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and community development.