WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION
Nashville, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-8721865
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William H & Ella W McMahan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $78.4K across 48 grantees, focusing primarily on the foundations cause area. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CRIEVE HALL CHURCH OF CHRIST
NASHVILLE, TN
$615K
33%
FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY
Henderson, TN
$238.8K
13%
NASHVILLE INNER CITY MINISTRY INC
Nashville, TN
$110.3K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION?
Yes. WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Texas, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $78 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CRIEVE HALL CHURCH OF CHRIST, FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY, and NASHVILLE INNER CITY MINISTRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM H & ELLA W MCMAHAN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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