Private foundation · Memphis
The Bernard Lapides and Shirley W Lapides Foundation
In 2025 it gave 6 grants worth $35,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,000 to $10,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $35,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,068, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 11 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 33% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 2 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $70,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70K | $36K | 6 |
| 2024 | $61K | $34K | 5 |
| 2023 | $53K | $31K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Bernard Lapides · Memphis · (901) 681-2349
- What to send
- Letter stating purpose
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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What it funds most often
- Gift-cathy l weil (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 4 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woman's Exchange of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General charitable purpose | $16K |
| Real Good Dog Resuce | Memphis, Shelby County | General charitable purpose | $10K |
| Temple Israel | Memphis, Shelby County | General charitable purpose | $3,236 |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation | Memphis, Shelby County | Gift-cathy l weil | $2,900 |
| Mifa | Memphis, Shelby County | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Grace Evangelical Church | Germantown, Shelby County | Gift-cathy l weil | $1,000 |