Public charity · Memphis
Memphis Jewish Federation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 13 totaling $1.2 million · 13 in Shelby County
- Typical grant
- $26,700 to $135,298 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $45,145, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 11 of 11.
- Total giving that year
- $2.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | $1.2M | 13 |
| 2023 | $2.3M | — | 0 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Laura LinderPresident/ceo
- Scott NotowichChair
- Steve LibbySecretary
- Jonathan FrischVice chair finance
- Eileen PosnerVice chair investment
- Lisa MenuskinVice chair campaign
- Molly LaneVice chair campaign
- Sarah LewisVice chair commnty impact
- Michelle KatzVice chair commnty impact
- Jill ShankerVice chair isreal/overseas
- Jana WeiskopfChair appointee
- Jaclyn MarshallVice chair leadership
- Sheri LipmanVice chair needs assess
- Craig WeissVice chair security
- Jimmy RingelChair elect
- Cindy FinestonePast chair
- Bob EisemanDirector
- Hal FogelmanDirector
- Margo FogelmanDirector
- Jason GoldsteinDirector
- Jan GrovemanDirector
- Martin KlazmerDirector
- Debbie B LazarovDirector
- Alla LubinDirector
- Shelley RobbinsDirector
- Adam SaslawskyDirector
- Rachel SiegelDirector
- Kimberlee StromeDirector
- Elissa TaubDirector
- Mary TrotzDirector
- Parker TrotzDirector
- Andie UiberallDirector
- Keri UnowksyDirector
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
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 winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $285K |
| Margolinhebrew Academyfeinstone Yeshiva of the South | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $219K |
| Senior Meals Program | Cordova, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $161K |
| Bornblum Jewish Community School | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $135K |
| Memphis Jewish Home | Cordova, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $135K |
| Jewish Family Service | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $112K |
| Plough Towers Activity Program | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $45K |
| Mha - Kollel Torah Mitzion of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $40K |
| Mjcc - Center for Jewish Living & Learning | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $40K |
| Temple Israel Religious School & Kindergarten | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $27K |
| Senior Meals Program | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $20K |
| Baron Hirsch Israel Advocacy | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $17K |
| Senior Meals Program | Memphis, Shelby County | For exempt purpose | $13K |
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