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    THE MACLELLAN FOUNDATION INC

    Private FoundationIRS data 2021–2024
    CHATTANOOGA, TNEIN 626041468

    Annual Giving

    $21.5M

    Grants

    161

    Median Grant

    $10K

    Organizations Funded

    232

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Partners with the courageous to change the world; for more than 60 years, a desire to serve Christ and his Kingdom has been at its heart; vision to see strong families worshipping in healthy churches, influencing culture, and seeking to serve God above all else; establishing and strengthening the church, discipleship and leadership development, promoting community transformation, and increasing access to Scripture

    Focus Areas

    spiritual formation and educationcharitable leadership developmentorganizational capacity buildingoutreach to youth and childrenholistic community outreach and developmentinspiring others in generosityreligious broadcastingeducation of youth and children

    Grant Types

    general operating supportcapacity buildingleadership development programseducation programsmedia/broadcast grants

    Funded Initiatives

    $21,546,081 in grants during 2023 with 330 awards. Average grant size $62,817. $866,300 allocated for technical assistance in governance, leadership, and capacity building. Since 1982, supported over 250 non-profit organizations.

    How to Apply

    Invitation only process. Organizations must receive an invitation email to submit LOI. Applications accepted via online portal at https://maclellan.net/portal. LOI submission window is 6 weeks. Save frequently (every 15 minutes). Funding decisions made in May and November. Time frame approximately 2 months for complete proposals. Offices closed on Fridays.

    Does Not Fund

    501(c)(3) status must be finalized - no pending applications accepted. No partisan or political intervention activities. No lobbying or voter registration drives.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024

    $21.5M

    Grants

    161

    Median

    $10K

    States

    19

    2023-2%

    $21.5M

    Grants

    343

    Median

    $21K

    States

    31

    2022

    $22.0M

    Grants

    309

    Median

    $15K

    States

    32

    Grant Size Distribution

    $10K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $50

    Smallest

    $1K

    25th Pctile

    $50K

    75th Pctile

    $4.0M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $50K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $4.0M

    2024

    INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST (TRUSTBRIDGE)

    FL · FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.

    $3.0M

    2024

    INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST (TRUSTBRIDGE)

    FL · FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.

    $2.0M

    2024

    INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST (TRUSTBRIDGE)

    FL · FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.

    $1.3M

    2024

    INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST (TRUSTBRIDGE)

    FL · FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.

    $1.3M

    2024

    INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST (TRUSTBRIDGE)

    FL · FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.

    Geographic Focus

    FL
    $15.8M21 grants
    TN
    $5.0M91 grants
    GA
    $360K14 grants
    NC
    $53K3 grants
    KS
    $46K3 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $167.4M
    $21.5M(12.8%)
    2023
    $183.3M
    $21.5M(11.8%)
    2022
    $207.0M
    $22.0M(10.6%)
    2021
    $225.3M
    $21.7M(9.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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