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The Maclellan Foundation Inc

Chattanooga, TN · EIN 62-6041468. Reported 1,492 grants totalling $107.0M to 451 organizations across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$15,000median grant
$107.0Mgranted, 2020-2024
451organizations funded
54%of grantees funded again the next year
$257.5Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Maclellan Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $15,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $3,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $50 and the largest $5,468,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
156 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
265 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
143 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
286 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
211 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
219 grants
$100,000 and Up
212 grants

Every organization it funded

All 451 recipients appear in its filings; the 250 largest are listed here. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which this organization received money -- the clearest signal of who this foundation actually has a relationship with.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation Dba the Generosity TrustChattanooga, TN$20.3M2752024
National Christian Charitable Foundation IncAlpharetta, GA$16.8M1742023
International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL$15.8M1712024
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN$3,193,0001312024
Trustbridge Global Foundation USA IncClearwater, FL$2,684,4474122021
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FL$2,517,5912722023
Chattanooga Prep IncChattanooga, TN$1,300,000552024
Awana Clubs InternationalChicago, IL$1,269,0001242023
Operation MobilizationTyrone, GA$1,182,9002442023
Christian Broadcasting Network Inc theVirginia Beach, VA$1,081,5001142023
Vision Communications InternationalDallas, TX$1,075,000732023
United Way of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN$1,021,0002052024
Far East Broadcasting Company IncLa Mirada, CA$908,000442023
Impact France IncAtlanta, GA$834,3722052024
Strategic Global Assistance IncElkhart, IN$825,5421242023
Divine Inheritance Dba Inheritance FireNashville, TN$790,7251442023
Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TN$732,5601052024
Embracing God Ministries IncVirginia Beach, VA$720,000642023
Mission EurasiaWheaton, IL$685,000542023
Sports Catalyst IncSpring, TX$685,000542023
Freedom to Lead InternationalCary, NC$653,200942023
Development Associates InternationalColorado Springs, CO$639,5901242023
AxisColorado Springs, CO$565,000742023
Chattanooga Christian School IncChattanooga, TN$550,100752024
Elam Ministries IncAlpharetta, GA$548,400742024
Alpha USANaperville, IL$546,4621142023
Bible Mission GlobalAlbuquerque, NM$545,310742023
Healing Grace InternationalCanyon Country, CA$514,500732024
Reconciled WorldWheaton, IL$503,500632023
Lead to Serve IncCarlsbad, CA$482,7501242023
New GenerationsWheaton, IL$455,000542023
Young LifeHarlan, IA$443,800932023
Children of Character IncOklahoma City, OK$435,000642023
Good News Communications IncCamarillo, CA$430,000332023
Allegro Organizational Solutions IncHouston, TX$425,000742023
4AFRICAFort Worth, TX$410,456852024
One for IsraelColleyville, TX$410,000542023
Resource GlobalChicago, IL$397,250742023
Building and Construction Workforce CenterChattanooga, TN$375,000332023
Forum of Christian LeadersWheaton, IL$375,000642023
32 North Media IncChesapeake, VA$365,000432022
T4 Global Inc Dba Spoken WorldwideDallas, TX$334,000332023
Oc International IncColorado Springs, CO$314,000942024
Campus Crusade for Christ IncOrlando, FL$310,1801642023
Alphamy BhdKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur$300,000312020
Pro Athletes OutreachHighlands Ranch, CO$300,000642023
Reid Saunders Evangelistic AssociationSalem, OR$300,000442023
American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PA$295,000212021
Mission IncreaseChattanooga, TN$295,000212024
Ukraine Partnership FoundationChesterfield, MO$286,000322023
Antioch NetworkAustin, TX$265,000332022
Healing Grace InternationalMooresville, NC$265,000522021
Final Command MinistriesMurfreesboro, TN$261,200732022
Hispanic Ministry Center IncSanta Ana, CA$260,000442023
Life in Abundance InternationalLouisville, KY$253,000632022
World Relief Corp of National Association of EvangelicalsBaltimore, MD$245,000332023
Mission IncreasePortland, OR$241,000442024
New Europe Communications NfpMonument, CO$240,000332022
Prison Fellowship InternationalAshburn, VA$240,000332022
PulseMinneapolis, MN$240,000332023
Bridges and Tunnels Dba Future Leaders MinistryMooresville, NC$236,500522021
Middle East Relief Organization Inc Dba Middle East MinistriesNashville, TN$230,000222021
First Things First IncChattanooga, TN$227,000852024
Pioneers IncOrlando, FL$223,000942023
Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TN$222,2003052024
Sagamore Institute IncIndianapolis, IN$220,000622023
Luis Palau AssociationPortland, OR$208,000642023
Living FreeChattanooga, TN$205,000442024
Scriptures in UseGreen Valley, AZ$202,300332022
Fuller Theological SeminaryPasadena, CA$200,000112021
The SignatryOverland Park, KS$200,000532023
PliesWrightwood, CA$194,204952024
24-7 Prayer USAKansas City, MO$192,000322021
Association of Related ChurchesBirmingham, AL$190,000332022
Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage CenterHixson, TN$182,500952024
Bild-InternationalAmes, IA$180,000212020
Our LegacyOwatonna, MN$175,300422022
Cha Charitable Benefit CorporationChattanooga, TN$175,000112024
Lee UniversityCleveland, TN$175,000112024
Urban League of Greater Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TN$171,200432023
Hands Along the Nile Development Services (hands)Alexandria, VA$170,750432022
4D MinistriesMonument, CO$160,000222021
Stadia New Church StrategiesAkron, OH$151,000322022
Dare 2 Share MinistriesArvada, CO$150,000222023
Third Millennium MinistriesCasselberry, FL$150,000432023
La Paz De DiosChattanooga, TN$145,000322023
Global Trust PartnersDenver, CO$140,000422023
Josiah Venture NfpWheaton, IL$140,000752024
Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN$140,000222021
The Brock CenterChattanooga, TN$138,750942024
Partners for Christian Media IncChattanooga, TN$136,6301052024
Reach a VillagePark Forest, IL$136,000332023
Care for ChildrenLeawood, KS$135,5281452024
Mission Dental IncLookout Mountain, TN$135,000112021
North Point MinistriesAlpharetta, GA$135,000542024
The Sinapis GroupWheaton, IL$135,000532022
Faithbridge Foster CareAlpharetta, GA$132,500632023
Union Foundation USWheaton, IL$132,500332022
Calvary Chapel Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TN$130,4001352024
Lifeway Mission InternationalAntioch, TN$130,000322021
Media Impact InternationalKeller, TX$130,000442023
Prison Fellowship InternationalWashington DC, DC$130,000212023
The Outreach Foundation of the Presbyterian Church IncFranklin, TN$130,000322021
Hardwired IncRichmond, VA$125,000442023
Lifespring Community HealthChattanooga, TN$125,000332024
FaithtechNorth Bend, WA$122,155322022
Missions InternationalFranklin, TN$122,0181142023
Generouschurch IncMadison, MS$120,592542023
Copenhagen Pentecostal ChurchKbenhavn Nv, Denmark$120,000112020
Emit USA IncColorado Springs, CO$120,000442023
Lifeway Mission International Dba Lifeway GlobalAntioch, TN$120,000112023
Street Grace IncNorcross, GA$115,210432022
Apt FoundationOrlando, FL$110,000222021
Young LifePrescott, AZ$107,600422021
Life in Abundance InternationalDallas, TX$107,500212023
American Bible SocietyChattanooga Tn, TN$105,000412023
Fellowship of Israel Related MinistriesRancho Cordova, CA$105,000322023
Young Womens Leadership Academy FoundationChattanooga, TN$105,000222022
Youth for Christ International MinistriesEnglewood, CO$103,750932023
Bible ProjectPortland, OR$101,200532022
Leadership Resources InternationalPalos Heights, IL$100,000112021
National Center for Youth IssuesChattanooga, TN$100,000222024
National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA$100,000212024
Pars Theological CenterGreenville, SC$100,000112023
Rose Women's FoundationPotomac, MD$100,000222023
African Strategic Leadership Prayer NetworkCleveland, TN$97,800432023
Signal CentersChattanooga, TN$92,500332024
New Life Foundation World ReachRancho Cucamonga, CA$90,000112021
Teach for America Nashville-ChattanoogaAtlanta, GA$90,000222024
ThinksmallGreenacres, WA$90,000112023
Relevate Group IncFranklin, TN$85,000322023
Light and Life CorporationFallbrook, CA$84,750722021
ArrabonRichmond, VA$83,750322021
Evangelism Explosion InternationalArden, NC$80,672332023
Billy Graham Evangelistic AssociationCharlotte, NC$80,000222023
City to City Los AngelesPasadena, CA$80,000222022
Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VA$80,000222023
Five Talents USAVienna, VA$78,500222023
Unfolding WordOrlando, FL$76,000112020
24-7 Prayer USAPortland, OR$75,000112022
Chattacademy Community Schools IncChattanooga, TN$75,000112024
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition IncChattanooga, TN$75,000112023
Good of AllWashington, DC$75,000112022
Kerusso Foundation IncMckinney, TX$75,000322021
Need Him National Media OutreachDallas, TX$75,000112020
Veritas Forum IncCambridge, MA$75,000112023
Compassion International IncColorado Springs, CO$74,931322023
Joni and FriendsAgoura Hills, CA$71,500752024
10 TalentsSnohomish, WA$70,000212021
Becket FundWashington, DC$70,000222024
Friends of the FestivalChattanooga, TN$67,500212023
Harvesters Ministries IncFort Mill, SC$66,000112022
Sim USA IncorporatedCharlotte, NC$66,000332023
Calvary Chapel - North CoastCarlsbad, CA$65,000332023
Favor International IncBradenton, FL$65,000112022
Seed EffectDallas, TX$65,000112022
Villages of Hope Africa SocietyMississauga, Ontario$65,000222023
Women Doing Well IncRichmond, VA$62,500322022
East-West Ministries InternationalPlano, TX$61,050222023
Stephens Children Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI$61,000542024
And Institute IncAtlanta, GA$60,000222023
European Christian Mission InternationalWheaton, IL$60,000432023
Pathway LendingNashville, TN$60,000112022
Purposity Foundation IncBrookhaven, GA$60,000112020
Mission to the World Pca IncAtlanta, GA$56,7501152024
Miracle Connect USASouthlake, TX$55,000222023
Simple CharityHillsborough, NC$55,000222023
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL$55,0001042024
Our LegacyMesquite, TX$54,800322024
Lookout Mountain Presbyterian ChurchLookout Mountain, TN$52,500222022
Earth Mission IncSiloam Springs, AR$50,590112021
Association of Gospel Rescue MissionsColorado Springs, CO$50,000112021
Communio FoundationAlexandria, VA$50,000112021
Covenant College FoundationLookout Mountain, GA$50,000112024
Global Church Planting NetworkColorado Springs, CO$50,000112023
Gospel Music AssociationFranklin, TN$50,000112024
HOPE4MENA IncColorado Springs, CO$50,000112023
Man in the Mirror IncCasselberry, FL$50,000222023
Revival Prayer Institute IncLilburn, GA$50,000322021
The Rebuild Initiative IncAtlanta, GA$50,000112023
The Sinapis GroupIndianapolis, IN$50,000112023
Turning Point Ministries IncChattanooga, TN$50,000112020
Mission HopeAlpharetta, GA$46,413222023
Disciple Nations Alliance IncPheonix, AZ$45,000212020
Oneway MinistriesNaperville, IL$45,000112020
Serge Global IncWashington, DC$45,000742024
Faith Based and Community Initiatives FoundationChattanooga, TN$44,900852024
Rivercity CompanyChattanooga, TN$44,000442024
Chattanooga Audubon SocietyChattanooga, TN$42,060222022
Wailing Women Worldwide USAHillside, NJ$41,300212020
Amazima Ministries International Education and Empowerment for EastFranklin, TN$41,000552024
Altos Christian FoundationLos Altos, CA$40,000112020
Galilee International USFremont, CA$40,000112023
Hovsepian Ministries IncBurbank, CA$40,000112020
In Medias ResCharlottesville, VA$40,000112021
International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist ConventionRichmond, VA$40,000112023
Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CA$40,000112020
Mailbox Club Inc theValdosta, GA$40,000112020
PactOrlando, FL$40,000112020
Summit ChurchDurham, NC$40,000112020
Team Expansion Ministries IncLouisville, KY$40,000112023
The Becket Fund for Religious LibertyWashington DC, DC$40,000112023
For All Mankind Movement IncHouston, TX$38,000212022
Tearfund USAMonument, CO$35,203112022
Asian Access Life MinistriesCerritos, CA$35,000332023
JUDE3 ProjectJacksonville, FL$35,000112021
Logosdor IncLakeland, FL$35,000212023
Movement Leaders CollectiveCody, WY$35,000222022
Trinitas Communities on MissionPhoenix, AZ$35,000222024
Choice MinistriesAtlanta, GA$33,000112021
Bethel Bible VillageHixson, TN$32,3001152024
King UniversityBristol, TN$31,9001052024
Pca Mission to North AmericaCharlotte, NC$31,000322023
Biola UniversityLa Mirada, CA$30,750112021
Trinity Presbyterian ChurchCleveland, TN$30,100632024
Ananias HouseHouston, TX$30,000222022
Christianity TodayCarol Stream, IL$30,000112020
Compass GlobalSanford, FL$30,000222022
Global Generosity IncAlpharetta, GA$30,000212022
Ideos InstitutePasadena, CA$30,000112023
International Health ServicesSoutheastern, PA$30,000212020
International Outreach Ministries IncMccomb, MS$30,000112023
Ldi Foundation IncNewnan, GA$30,000112023
Living Stones InternationalSt Francis, MN$30,000112023
North America Mainland Chinese MissionAlbuquerque, NM$30,000112022
Northern Baptist Theological SeminaryLisle, IL$30,000112021
The Institute for Women's HealthWashington DC, DC$30,000112023
World Evangelical AllianceWheaton, IL$30,000222022
Impact Indonesia IncNewark, DE$29,000112022
Reformed University MinistriesLawrenceville, GA$28,000312024
Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, TN$27,500952024
Reformed University MinistriesCharlotte, NC$26,500842024
The House University Ministries of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN$25,725542024
International Football FoundationTwinsburg, OH$25,650112022
222 Ministries USA IncGlendale, CA$25,000112021
Asia Leadership Development NetworkElk Grove, CA$25,000112023
Christian Alliance for OrphansMclean, VA$25,000112021
Entrepreneurship Seed FundMonument, CO$25,000212022
FCA - Chattanooga AreaHixson, TN$25,000112020
Gospel Ambition IncMooreland, OK$25,000112023
New Canaan SocietyStony Brook, NY$25,000332023
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC$25,000112024
Sequatchie Education FoundationDunlap, TN$25,000112023
Siskin Hospital for Physical RehabilitationChattanooga, TN$25,000212023
T-Net InternationalAurora, CO$25,000112020
The Ethics and Religious Liberty CommissionNashville, TN$25,000112021
The GatheringSan Mateo, CA$25,000222023
Trans World RadioCary, NC$25,000112024
Transform Iran IncGlendale, CA$25,000112022
Ufm Worldwide USA IncMountain Brook, AL$25,000112021

217 of 451 (48%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 54%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 956 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Religion
431 grants
Education
134 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
99 grants
Human Services
68 grants
International Affairs
58 grants
Arts & Culture
28 grants
Youth Development
25 grants
Health Care
23 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2020359$20.4M$15,000
2021320$21.7M$15,000
2022309$22.0M$15,000
2023343$21.5M$21,200
2024161$21.5M$9,500

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. The Maclellan Foundation Inc has 9 of them, worth $697,800. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation Dba the Generosity TrustChattanooga, TN$500,000
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FL$45,475
National Christian Charitable Foundation IncAlpharetta, GA$40,000
Forum of Christian LeadersWheaton, IL$25,000
Kerusso Foundation IncMckinney, TX$25,000
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FL$20,325
Healing Grace InternationalCanyon Country, CA$20,000
Trinity Presbyterian ChurchCleveland, TN$12,000
National Christian Charitable Foundation IncAlpharetta, GA$10,000

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 32% of this one's giving went to organizations in Tennessee. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Tennessee
$34.0M
Florida
$22.2M
Georgia
$20.6M
Illinois
$5.2M
Texas
$4.4M
California
$3.9M
Virginia
$3.2M
Colorado
$3.1M

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc239 shared recipientsFidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund219 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc183 shared recipientsChattanooga Christian Community146 shared recipientsVanguard Charitable Endowment Program137 shared recipientsNational Philanthropic Trust120 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $15,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Tennessee.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from The Maclellan Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 820 Broad Street 300, Chattanooga, TN, 37402. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 62-6041468 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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