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THE MACLELLAN FOUNDATION INC

Chattanooga, TN Tax ID: 62-6041468 www.maclellan.net

The Maclellan Foundation Inc is a Chattanooga-based philanthropic organization with significant assets, focusing on children, youth, and religious initiatives, supporting projects across numerous U.S. cities and states.

About THE MACLELLAN FOUNDATION INC

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Maclellan Foundation Inc, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $183,339,323. The foundation's expenses amount to $31,235,363, while its revenue is $7,801,963. The foundation focuses on funding initiatives related to children and youth, religion, and specific demographic groups such as Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx people and Indigenous peoples. It has a strong emphasis on Christianity and Protestantism. The foundation supports projects across a wide range of cities and states in the United States, including major cities like Atlanta, Austin, and Chicago. Key personnel include W Miller Welborn (Trustee), Lucien Behar (Chief Financial Officer), and David G Denmark (Executive Director). The foundation's website is www.maclellan.net.

Focus Areas

Children and youthChildrenAdolescentsAdultsYoung adultsHispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx peopleIndigenous peoplesReligionChristianityProtestantism- Less

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $183.3M
Total Awarded This Year $21.5M
Average Grant Size $227
Total Grants (Previous Year) 82,924
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Chattanooga, TN
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$183.3M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$21.5M

343 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
400.4%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$5,468,000CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUSTFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROJECTS INCLUDING: SPIRITUAL FORMATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OU...Chattanooga, TN, US2022
$5,320,000CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUSTFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.Chattanooga, TN, US2023
$5,170,000NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.Alpharetta, GA, US2023
$4,013,000NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROJECTS INCLUDING: SPIRITUAL FORMATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OU...Alpharetta, GA, US2022
$1,400,000CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUSTFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY.Chattanooga, TN, US2024
$1,100,000CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUSTFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY.Chattanooga, TN, US2024
$777,055INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUSTFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY.Clearwater, FL, US2023
$750,000CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUSTFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY.Chattanooga, TN, US2024
$600,000NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY.Alpharetta, GA, US2024
$420,000NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCFOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY.Alpharetta, GA, US2024

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

WM

W MILLER WELBORN

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
BF

BEN FISCHER

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
LB

LUCIEN BEHAR

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

$247,264 2024
MM

MORGAN MACLELLAN

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
MT

MICHAEL TREMAIN

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
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