Community foundation · Memphis
Community Foundation
89% of its grant money in 2024 went out through donor-advised funds: individual donors chose those grants, not staff, so there is no application for them. If it also runs open grant rounds, they're in GrantMe's grant search when we've verified them.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 417 totaling $107.9M
- Typical grant
- $12K to $153K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $32K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Knox County, Fayette County, Hamilton County, Williamson County, Tipton County, Madison County and 8 more · plus 342 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 29% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 121 of 416.
- Total giving that year
- $136.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136.7M | $107.9M | 417 |
| 2023 | $112.2M | $95.6M | 433 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Kontji AnthonyDirector
- Christopher HearnDirector
- Kate Gilliland ConnellDirector
- Brook LesterDirector
- Alisa HaushalterDirector
- Jay HealyDirector
- Jeanne JemisonDirector
- George NassarDirector
- Elliot PerryDirector
- Hallie PeytonDirector
- Ray PohlmanDirector
- Bob QuinnDirector
- Pooja ShahDirector
- Erica Stiff-CoopwoodDirector
- Regina WalkerDirector
- Chris KelleyDirector
- Monica WhartonDirector
- Russ WiggintonDirector
- Dorcas Young GriffinDirector
- Molly WexlerChair
- Chip MarstonVice chair
- Robert M FocklerPresident & ceo
- Barbara S MoraAsst secretary & coo
- Gary ZwierzynskiTreasurer & cfo started 09.03.24
- J Martin Regan JrSecretary
- Caroline KueblerDir. of development
- Veronica JamisonVp of philanthropic servic
- Julia C McdonaldVp of communications
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
- General operational support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Works Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $13.4M |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $11.6M |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $8.6M |
| Urban Renaissance Partners Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $2.7M |
| St George's Independent School Foundation | Collierville, Shelby County | General operational support | $2.7M |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $2.6M |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $2.4M |
| Lemoyne-Owen College | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $2.2M |
| Collegiate School of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $2M |
| Germantown Baptist Church Inc. | Germantown, Shelby County | General operational support | $2M |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | Knoxville, Knox County | General operational support | $2M |
| Memphis Light Gas and Water Division | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $2M |
| Memphis University School | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1.5M |
| Perea Elementary School Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1.4M |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1.3M |
| National Civil Rights Museum | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1.2M |
| Calvary Episcopal Church | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1.1M |
| Porter-Leath | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1.1M |
| Autozoner Assistance Fund | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $1M |
| Crosstown Arts | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $990K |
| Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $966K |
| Pure Youth Athletics Alliance | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $930K |
| St Mary's Episcopal School | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $918K |
| Promise Academy Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $913K |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | General operational support | $909K |
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