Private foundation · Memphis
The Bernard Lapides and Shirley W Lapides Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $35,500
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- 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?
- 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 |
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.
Board and officers
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- First Horizon BankTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Gift-cathy l weil
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 |