McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $1,906,686, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn at a glance
In short: McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn gave $1.9M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Tennessee. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,906,686
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,334
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,169
- Total assets
- $37,819,490
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written application with a breakdown of the request. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Chris Mccarthy
Mailing address: 782 Melrose Ave, Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: (615) 673-4430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tennessee Justice Center ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 122 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $84K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $48K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Justice Center Nashville, TN | Roof Constructions | $250,000 |
| Leah Rose Residence Nashville, TN | Roof Repairs | $200,000 |
| Room in the Inn Nashville, TN | Property Purchase - Mortgage | $150,000 |
| Heaven South (The Store) Nashville, TN | Pallet Jack, Vehicle, Checkout Lane | $146,682 |
| Shower up Spring Hill, TN | Truck and Trailer | $118,131 |
| St Luke's Community House Nashville, TN | Fire Protection System, Contract Buy | $116,870 |
| Habitat for Humanity - Davidson CO Nashville, TN | Robertson Co Land Purch & Matching S | $115,000 |
| Martha O'Bryan Nashville, TN | Furniture for Offices & Programming | $97,014 |
| Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN Nashville, TN | Office and Program Room Furniture | $59,869 |
| Thistle Farms Nashville, TN | Windows, Flooring, Painting | $59,696 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,819,490 | $1,808,998 | $2,374,548 | $1,906,686 | 26 | $1,906,686 | $1,399,787 | $2,200,209 |
| 2023 | $38,364,613 | $992,120 | $2,505,836 | $2,104,869 | 30 | $2,099,405 | $730,412 | $1,835,278 |
| 2022 | $39,926,209 | $2,527,404 | $2,326,022 | $1,979,172 | 19 | $1,979,172 | $2,186,404 | $2,096,191 |
| 2021 | $39,804,894 | $9,174,876 | $1,932,020 | $1,676,005 | 14 | $3,352,011 | $8,972,336 | $1,969,628 |
| 2020 | $23,948,889 | $360,973 | $1,812,101 | $1,718,809 | 33 | — | $435,283 | $1,618,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Tennessee Justice Center says it advocates for low-income Tennesseans on public policy affecting their health and welfare. Shower Up describes its work as providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care to people experiencing homelessness. Thistle Farms says it supports women survivors recovering from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction through housing, employment, and ongoing support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $1,906,686. Grant amounts ranged from $2,938 to $250,000, with a median grant of $50,168. Among the largest awards were $250,000 to the Tennessee Justice Center for roof construction, $200,000 to Leah Rose Residence for roof repairs, and $150,000 to Room in the Inn for a property purchase and mortgage. Other large grants included $146,682 to Heaven South (The Store) for a pallet jack, vehicle, and checkout lane, and $118,131 to Shower Up for a truck and trailer.
The foundation’s application policy says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a written application with a breakdown of the request and limits awards to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris McCarthy as president and Father James N. Miller as vice president. Directors listed are Nancy Zoretic, Randy Wolcott, Phillip E. Chamblee, Albert W. Buckley Jr., Trey Dunaway, Sue Chilton, and Thomas V. White. John W. Nelley Jr. is listed as secretary and treasurer.
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn is led by Chris McCarthy, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris McCarthy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Albert W. Buckley Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phillip E. Chamblee
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy Wolcott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas V. White
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Zoretic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sue Chilton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Trey Dunaway
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Father James N. Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$30K (2020) → $20K (2024)
John W. Nelley Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pat Shea (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Father James N Miller (Vice Preside).
Frequently asked questions about McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn
How much does McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn give each year?
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn gave $1.9M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 30 grants.
What is McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's typical grant size?
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's median grant in 2024 was $50,169, and its average grant was $73,334, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn that year got $84K on average.
Where does McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn give grants?
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (23 grants).
Does McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's largest grantees?
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's largest 2024 grantees include Tennessee Justice Center ($250,000), Leah Rose Residence ($200,000) and Room in the Inn ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn?
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn reported $37.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Tennessee Justice Center says it advocates for low-income Tennesseans on public policy affecting their health and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn?
Submit a written application with a breakdown of the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's EIN?
McCauley-Lindsay Charities of Tenn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1086481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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