Private foundation · Madison
Memorial Foundation Inc.
In 2024 it gave 180 grants worth $4.3 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $8,000 to $35,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 180 totaling $4.3 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,000 to $35,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $15,000: the middle grant to the 54 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sumner County, Williamson County, Robertson County, Wilson County, Rutherford County, Shelby County, Hamilton County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 30% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 54 of 180.
- Total giving that year
- $4.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | $4.3M | 180 |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $5.3M | 192 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Scott S PerryPresident
- Jackson RouthVice pres, programs and grants
- David E MckeeChair
- Varina F BuntinVice chair
- Alfonzo AlexanderSecretary
- Frank E GordonDirector
- Frank Grace JrDirector
- Shanna L JacksonDirector
- Beth LittleDirector
- Kim Crane MalloryDirector
- Melvin J MaloneDirector
- Will MorrowDirector
- George C Paine IIDirector
- J Edward Pearson JrDirector
- Eddie PhillipsDirector
- Emily PruettDirector
- Gini Pupo-WalkerDirector
- V Seenu ReddyDirector
- Barbara SpringerDirector
- I Michele WilliamsDirector
- Fleming WiltDirector
- Frank M BumsteadTrustee emeritus
- Drew R Maddux SrTrustee emeritus
- Jo SandersTrustee emeritus
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 23 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 24 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 55 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 76 |
| $100,000 or more | 2 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiftyforward Madison Station | Madison, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200K |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100K |
| YWCA of Nashville and Middle TN | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $90K |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $85K |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80K |
| Stars Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80K |
| Agape | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75K |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75K |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75K |
| Hope Family Health Services | Westmoreland, Sumner County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60K |
| Project Return | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60K |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55K |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55K |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55K |
| The Next Door | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55K |
| Community Care Fellowship | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50K |
| Men of Valor | Antioch, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50K |
| Nashville Food Project | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50K |
| Oasis Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50K |
| Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45K |
| Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45K |
| Nashville Conflict Resolution Center | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45K |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, Davidson County | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45K |
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