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Memphis Center City Development Corporation

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Grants in Tennessee
16 totaling $1.1 million · 16 in Shelby County
Typical grant
$30,000 to $60,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $33,747, 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
Funds new groups?
94% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 15 of 16.
Total giving that year
$1.1 million

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$1.1M$1.1M16
2023$823K$740K17

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  • Tanja MitchellChairperson
  • Dacquiri BaptisteSecretary
  • Williams BrackDirector
  • Carl PersonDirector
  • Victoria Young RobinsonDirector
  • Angel PriceDirector
  • Kevin BrewerTreasurer
  • Lisa Brown-TuckerDirector
  • Surayyah HasanDirector
  • Chandell RyanPresident & ceo

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

What it funds most often

  • Storefront grants
  • Tenant improvement grant
  • Good neighbor grant
  • Special grant incentive
  • Pre development assistance grant
  • Downtown grant

Tennessee organizations it funded

Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Downtown Memphis CommissionMemphis, Shelby CountyDowntown grant$445K
400 Main LLCMemphis, Shelby CountyStorefront grants$80K
Orpheum Theater GroupMemphis, Shelby CountySpecial grant incentive$80K
Caliber Homes LLCCollierville, Shelby CountyStorefront grants$60K
383-385 South Main Investors LLCMemphis, Shelby CountyStorefront grants$60K
Corey Klein - Klein FitnessMemphis, Shelby CountyStorefront grants$58K
Monroe Associates LLCMemphis, Shelby CountyStorefront grants$40K
H&s Printing CoMemphis, Shelby CountyStorefront grants$37K
Zio Matto LLCMemphis, Shelby CountyTenant improvement grant$30K
After Burners Cigar Lounge - Marvin RoddyMemphis, Shelby CountyTenant improvement grant$30K
Dt Nutrition - Charles CavalloMemphis, Shelby CountyTenant improvement grant$30K
Memphis Filling StationMemphis, Shelby CountyTenant improvement grant$30K
Jem Dining LLCMemphis, Shelby CountyTenant improvement grant$30K
Old Soul FloralMemphis, Shelby CountyTenant improvement grant$30K
Great Dane Property Management Company LLCMemphis, Shelby CountyGood neighbor grant$25K
Cnct Design PllcMemphis, Shelby CountyPre development assistance grant$15K

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