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.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
343 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,468,000 | CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUST | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROJECTS INCLUDING: SPIRITUAL FORMATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OU... | Chattanooga, TN, US | 2022 |
| $5,320,000 | CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUST | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY. | Chattanooga, TN, US | 2023 |
| $5,170,000 | NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY. | Alpharetta, GA, US | 2023 |
| $4,013,000 | NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROJECTS INCLUDING: SPIRITUAL FORMATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY OU... | Alpharetta, GA, US | 2022 |
| $1,400,000 | CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUST | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY. | Chattanooga, TN, US | 2024 |
| $1,100,000 | CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUST | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY. | Chattanooga, TN, US | 2024 |
| $777,055 | INTERNATIONAL GENEROSITY FOUNDATION TRUST | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING SPIRITUAL FORMATION, BUILDING CAPACITY. | Clearwater, FL, US | 2023 |
| $750,000 | CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA THE GENEROSITY TRUST | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY. | Chattanooga, TN, US | 2024 |
| $600,000 | NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY. | Alpharetta, GA, US | 2024 |
| $420,000 | NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FORMATION AND BUILDING CHARITABLE CAPACITY. | Alpharetta, GA, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
DG
DAVID G DENMARK
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $352,698 | 2024 |
LB
LUCIEN BEHAR
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $247,264 | 2024 |
WM
W MILLER WELBORN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
BF
BEN FISCHER
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
MM
MORGAN MACLELLAN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
W MILLER WELBORN
TRUSTEE
BEN FISCHER
TRUSTEE
LUCIEN BEHAR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MORGAN MACLELLAN
TRUSTEE
MICHAEL TREMAIN
TRUSTEE
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