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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 62-6041468

The MacLellan Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Chattanooga, TN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 161 grants and $21.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
David G Denmark
820 Broad Street Suite 300
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 755-1051
Form and materials
Instructions will be provided upon contacting the above named person.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $21,453,335

    Grants listed
    161
    Assets, end of year
    $167,367,179

  • Tax year 2023

    $21,546,081

    Grants listed
    343
    Assets, end of year
    $183,339,323

  • Tax year 2022

    $21,978,565

    Grants listed
    309
    Assets, end of year
    $207,028,871

  • Tax year 2021

    $21,676,187

    Grants listed
    320
    Assets, end of year
    $225,312,680

  • Tax year 2020

    $20,395,442

    Grants listed
    359
    Assets, end of year
    $222,051,381

  • Tax year 2019

    $24,974,683

    Grants listed
    359
    Assets, end of year
    $231,168,705

  • Tax year 2018

    $24,291,911

    Grants listed
    350
    Assets, end of year
    $245,343,443

Grants paid in 2024

161 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $4,000,000
  2. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $3,000,000
  3. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $2,000,000
  4. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $1,250,000
  5. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $1,250,000
  6. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $1,250,000
  7. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $890,000
  8. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $860,000
  9. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $600,000
  10. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $500,000
  11. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $400,000
  12. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $400,000
  13. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $375,000
  14. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $340,000
  15. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $310,000
  16. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $250,000
  17. Mission IncreaseChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $245,000
  18. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $223,000
  19. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.

    $190,150
  20. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.

    $189,000
  21. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.

    $180,000
  22. United Way of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $175,000
  23. Lee UniversityCleveland, TN

    For education of youth and children.

    $175,000
  24. Cha Charitable Benefit CorporationChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $175,000
  25. Chattanooga Prep IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $150,000
  26. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For expanding a team of consultants to strengthen charitable capacity.

    $143,750
  27. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $100,000
  28. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $100,000
  29. Signal CentersChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to families.

    $75,000
  30. Chattacademy Community Schools IncChattanooga, TN

    For education of youth and children.

    $75,000
  31. Impact France IncAtlanta, GA

    For inspiring others in generosity.

    $56,850
  32. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $50,525
  33. Mission IncreaseChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $50,000
  34. The Brock CenterChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $50,000
  35. Chattanooga Christian School IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $50,000
  36. Gospel Music AssociationFranklin, TN

    For general operating support.

    $50,000
  37. Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $50,000
  38. National Center for Youth IssuesChattanooga, TN

    For education of youth and children.

    $50,000
  39. Covenant College FoundationLookout MTN, GA

    For building organizational capacity.

    $50,000
  40. National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $50,000
  41. National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $50,000
  42. Teach for America Nashville-ChattanoogaAtlanta, GA

    For general operating support.

    $45,000
  43. Elam Ministries IncAlpharetta, GA

    For charitable leadership development.

    $41,000
  44. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $40,425
  45. Care for ChildrenLeawood, KS

    For holistic community outreach and development.

    $40,000
  46. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $40,000
  47. First Things First IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to families.

    $37,500
  48. First Things First IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to families.

    $37,500
  49. Becket FundWashington, DC

    For general operating support.

    $30,000
  50. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $30,000
  51. North Point MinistriesAlpharetta, GA

    For general operating support.

    $25,000
  52. Reformed University MinistriesLawrenceville, GA

    For general operating support.

    $25,000
  53. Living FreeChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $25,000
  54. Trans World RadioCary, NC

    For charitable leadership development.

    $25,000
  55. Partners for Christian Media IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to families.

    $25,000
  56. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    For building organizational capacity.

    $25,000
  57. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation (the Generosity Trust)Chattanooga, TN

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $25,000
  58. Trinitas Communities on MissionPhoenix, AZ

    For building organizational capacity.

    $20,000
  59. The House University Ministries of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $20,000
  60. Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric CancerChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $20,000
  61. Burundi Miracle ProjectSaint Louis, MO

    For spiritual formation and education.

    $20,000
  62. Our LegacyMesquite, TX

    For inspiring others in generosity.

    $20,000
  63. United Way of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $19,750
  64. Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to the indigent.

    $19,000
  65. The Brock CenterChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $15,500
  66. The Brock CenterChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $15,500
  67. Joni and FriendsAgoura Hills, CA

    For general operating support.

    $15,000
  68. Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to the indigent.

    $15,000
  69. Inheritance FireFranklin, TN

    For holistic community outreach and development.

    $15,000
  70. Epc Church PlantingMemphis, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $15,000
  71. Faith Co-OpChattanooga, TN

    For holistic community outreach and development.

    $15,000
  72. Rivercity CompanyChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to the indigent.

    $15,000
  73. Trinity Presbyterian ChurchCleveland, TN

    For general operating support.

    $12,000
  74. Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to families.

    $10,400
  75. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $10,325
  76. Serge Global IncJenkintown, PA

    For general operating support.

    $10,000
  77. Mission to the World Pca IncAtlanta, GA

    For general operating support.

    $10,000
  78. Amazima Ministries International Education and Empowerment for EastFranklin, TN

    For general operating support.

    $10,000
  79. Young Life ChattanoogaHarlan, IA

    For outreach to youth and children.

    $10,000
  80. Lifespring Community HealthChattanooga, TN

    For building organizational capacity.

    $10,000
  81. Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to the indigent.

    $9,500
  82. Chattanooga Church Ministries IncChattanooga, TN

    For outreach to the indigent.

    $9,500
  83. United Way of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $8,500
  84. Downside Up IncHixson, TN

    For education of youth and children.

    $7,500
  85. Calvary Chapel Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $6,400
  86. Care for ChildrenLeawood, KS

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  87. Faith Based and Community Initiatives FoundationNashville, TN

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  88. Serge Global IncJenkintown, PA

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  89. Josiah Venture NFPWheaton, IL

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  90. Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  91. World Gospel MissionMarion, IN

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  92. JH RanchBirmingham, AL

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  93. Stephens Children Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MI

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  94. Medical Institute for Sexual HealthDallas, TX

    For general operating support.

    $5,000
  95. Calvary Chapel Chattanooga IncChattanooga, TN

    For restoration and rehabilitation programs.

    $5,000
  96. Trinity Presbyterian ChurchCleveland, TN

    For general operating support.

    $4,800
  97. Bethel Bible VillageHixson, TN

    For general operating support.

    $3,000
  98. First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga TNChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $3,000
  99. Oc International IncColorado Springs, CO

    For general operating support.

    $3,000
  100. Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation DBA the Generosity TrustChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $2,500
  101. Reformed University MinistriesCharlotte, NC

    For general operating support.

    $2,500
  102. Hope 4 Athletes FoundationChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $2,500
  103. Lookout Mountain ConservancyChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $2,500
  104. Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $2,500
  105. Girls Preparatory SchoolChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $2,500
  106. Mission to the World Pca IncAtlanta, GA

    For outreach to youth and children.

    $2,500
  107. Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL

    For general operating support.

    $2,000
  108. Young Life ChattanoogaHarlan, IA

    For general operating support.

    $2,000
  109. PliesWrightwood, CA

    For general operating support.

    $2,000
  110. Love Without Reason IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  111. King UniversityBristol, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  112. Reformed University MinistriesLawrenceville, GA

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  113. Reformed University MinistriesLawrenceville, GA

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  114. Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  115. Healing Grace InternationalCanyon Country, CA

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  116. Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL

    For general operating support.

    $1,500
  117. The House University Ministries of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,300
  118. Montessori Elementary at Highland ParkChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,200
  119. Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage CenterChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  120. Tivoli Theatre Foundation IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  121. Childrens Nutrition Program of Haiti IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  122. Leadership International IncBrentwood, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  123. East Lake Expression EngineChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  124. Belvoir Christian AcademyChattanooga, TN

    For education of youth and children.

    $1,000
  125. Concordia UniversitySeward, NE

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  126. United Way of Greater ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  127. Mission IncreasePortland, OR

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  128. Mustard Tree MinistriesHixson, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  129. Normal Park Museum Magnet Education FundChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  130. Vision 938Mableton, GA

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  131. The NavigatorsColorado SPGS, CO

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  132. Heartbound Ministries IncAtlanta, GA

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  133. BiblicaPalmer Lake, CO

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  134. China HarvestWichita, KS

    For general operating support.

    $1,000
  135. NeightionsChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $750
  136. CruOrlando, FL

    For general operating support.

    $750
  137. CruOrlando, FL

    For general operating support.

    $750
  138. Homestead Hospitality HouseOoltewah, TN

    For general operating support.

    $600
  139. His Image IntlTulsa, OK

    For general operating support.

    $500
  140. Fresh Start for All NationsElkhorn, NE

    For general operating support.

    $500
  141. Hope for JusticeNashville, TN

    For general operating support.

    $500
  142. NeighborlyTallahassee, FL

    For general operating support.

    $500
  143. Ivy Academys Skillern ElementarySoddy Daisy, TN

    For general operating support.

    $500
  144. Partners for Christian Media IncChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $360
  145. Bible in the SchoolsChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $240
  146. Chatt FoundationChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  147. Chattanooga Area Food BankChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  148. Chambliss Center for ChildrenChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  149. Widow's HarvestChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  150. ChoicesChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  151. Bethel Bible VillageHixson, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  152. Metropolitan MinistriesChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $200
  153. Antioch Ministries IntlWaco, TX

    For general operating support.

    $160
  154. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    For general operating support.

    $150
  155. 4AFRICAFort Worth, TX

    For general operating support.

    $150
  156. Second VersesChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $150
  157. International Generosity Foundation Trust (trustbridge)Clearwater, FL

    For various charitable purposes including spiritual formation, building capacity.

    $150
  158. Bible in the SchoolsChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $100
  159. Grand Dogs Rescue and AdoptionHenagar, AL

    For general operating support.

    $100
  160. Rescue USSugar Land, TX

    For general operating support.

    $100
  161. Bible in the SchoolsChattanooga, TN

    For general operating support.

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking12 grants $557,60039% of the total
  2. Education17 grants $376,70026% of the total
  3. Religion12 grants $156,80011% of the total
  4. Health6 grants $97,6507% of the total
  5. Arts and culture6 grants $92,3606% of the total
  6. Youth development3 grants $47,5003% of the total
  7. 8 other causes18 grants $103,0507% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida21 grants $15,807,825
  2. Tennessee91 grants $5,010,650
  3. Georgia14 grants $360,350
  4. North Carolina3 grants $52,500
  5. Kansas3 grants $46,000
  6. District of Columbia3 grants $45,000
  7. Texas5 grants $25,410
  8. Arizona1 grant $20,000
  9. Missouri1 grant $20,000
  10. California3 grants $18,500

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • W Miller WelbornTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ben FischerTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lucien BeharCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Hours 38Pay $256,713
  • Morgan MacLellanTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael TremainTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Frances Heald SheffieldTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • David G DenmarkEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 38Pay $367,861
  • Hugh O MacLellan JrCHAIRMAN EMERITUS Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert H MacLellanVICE CHAIRMAN, SECRETARY AND TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Ronald W BlueTRUSTEE EMERITUS) Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christopher H MacLellanCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Hours 35Pay $0
  • Elizabeth LindquistTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Catherine M HealdTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laurence PowellTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daryl J HealdASSOCIATE TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dr Reid MacLellanTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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