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Public charity · Memphis

City Leadership

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $17,522
Typical grant
$17,522 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $17,522, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$41,206

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025——0
2024$41K$18K1

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Marcus E LewisChairman & treasurer
  • Tom MarinoSecretary
  • Matt BrennanBoard member
  • John R CarrollExecutive director
  • Clayton SandersonOperations director

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from City Leadership
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
The Collegiate School of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral operations$18K

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