Public charity · Memphis
Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau D/b/a Memphis Tourism Corp
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $5.2 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5.2 million (1 grant).
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5.2 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5.2 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5.2 million, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $5.2 million
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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- Doug BrownePresident
- Harold GraeterVice chair
- Craig UngerSecretary
- Terry BlueTreasurer
- Vega AjamuBoard member
- Arturo AzcarateBoard member
- Cindy BrewerBoard member
- Shawn ClaytonBoard member
- Rose FlenorlBoard member
- Tom GoodwinBoard member
- Zoe KahrBoard member
- Jim LosapioBoard member
- David MayBoard member
- Mike MillerBoard member
- Boo MitchellBoard member
- Jonathan MitchellBoard member
- Pat Mitchell-WorleyBoard member
- John PuglieseBoard member
- Ted TownsendBoard member
- Yancy VillaBoard member
- Stacy WrightBoard member
- Kevin G KanePresident/ceo
- Linda SawyerCao/cfo
- Malvin GipsonEvp sales, sports & servic
- Regena BeardenCmo
- Kevin KernVp - public relations
- Kermit MadisonSr. national sales directo
- Patrick AversaNational sales director
- Brandon BensonNational sales director
- Lisa CatronGlobal trade & travel director
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
- Reimbursement of hotel/motel occupancy tax (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | Reimbursement of hotel/motel occupancy tax | $5.2M |
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