Public charity · Memphis
Artsmemphis
In 2024 it gave 46 grants worth $1.6 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $12,000 to $28,500. Most often for: “Operating support & arts builds community”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 46 totaling $1.6 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $12,000 to $28,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,000: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 11% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 5 of 46.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M | $1.6M | 46 |
| 2023 | $2.5M | $1.3M | 45 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Kathy Gale UhlhornMember, board of directors
- Russ WiggintonSecretary, board of direct
- Pat DanehyMember, board of directors
- Trow GillespieMember, board of directors
- Mary HopkinsTreasurer, board of direct
- Bruce HopkinsMember, board of directors
- Jon MooreheadChair, board of directors
- Gary WunderlichMember, board of directors
- Oscar AdamsMember, board of directors
- Bo AllenMember, board of directors
- Calvin BiggersMember, board of directors
- Mike CampanaroMember, board of directors
- Kate ConnellMember, board of directors
- Bob CraddockMember, board of directors
- Martin HandVice chair, board of direc
- Lowry HowellMember, board of directors
- Rachel JacksonMember, board of directors
- Dianne MallMember, board of directors
- Reg PaigeMember, board of directors
- Kera GetterMember, board of directors
- John BassMember, board of directors
- Carl MooreMember, board of directors
- Bo WhiteMember, board of directors
- Audsley CarrMember, board of directors
- Jonathan HancockMember, board of directors
- Tracy Lauritzen WrightChief operating officer
- Julie WiklundChief financial officer
- Elizabeth RousePresident, 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
- Operating support & arts builds community (11 grants)
- Operating support & enhancement (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 7 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 26 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 11 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & enhancement | $381K |
| Metal Museum Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & enhancement | $116K |
| Opera Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $83K |
| Soulsville Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $81K |
| Ballet Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $63K |
| Memphis Symphony Orchestra | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $62K |
| Collage Dance Collective | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $61K |
| Circuit Playhouse Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $59K |
| New Ballet Ensemble and School | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $56K |
| Theatre Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $48K |
| Hattiloo Theatre | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $34K |
| Overton Park Shell | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $28K |
| Crosstown Arts | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & arts builds community | $25K |
| Orpheum Theatre Group | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $23K |
| Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & arts builds community | $23K |
| Angel Street | Cordova | Operating support & arts builds community | $22K |
| Carpenter Art Garden | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $21K |
| Iris Orchestra | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $21K |
| Young Actors Guild Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & arts builds community | $21K |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Co | Cordova, Shelby County | Operating support | $20K |
| Perfecting Gifts Incorporated | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & arts builds community | $20K |
| Germantown Performing Arts Center | Germantown, Shelby County | Operating support | $20K |
| Indie Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $19K |
| Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museuem | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support | $19K |
| Memphis Jazz Workshop (leejazzomega Inc) | Memphis, Shelby County | Operating support & arts builds community | $18K |
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