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Private foundation · Memphis

Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc.

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Grants in Tennessee
41 totaling $2.1 million · 36 in Shelby County
Typical grant
$5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County, Madison County, Fayette County, Wilson County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
20% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 8 of 41.
Total giving that year
$3 million

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$3M$2.1M41
2023$1.7M$1.1M45
2022$2.1M$1.5M43

How to apply

Contact
Shana r south · Memphis · 9016826201
What to send
Letter of request detailing full background and financial statements

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Harry L SmithChairman of the board
  • Mary Elizabeth SmithVice chairman of the board
  • Leslie JonesSecretary/treasurer
  • Shana R SouthChief financial officer
  • B Rex JonesPresident/chief executive

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

  • Religion
  • Educational
  • Human service
  • Health, general
  • Housing, shelter
  • Sports/leisure
  • Food, nutrition
  • Crime

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 winnerWherePurposeAmount
Church HealthMemphis, Shelby CountyHealth, general$1M
Bellevue Foundation Inc.Cordova, Shelby CountyReligion$109K
Arise2readMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$100K
Disciple Makers NetworkMemphis, Shelby CountyReligion$70K
West Cancer FoundationGermantown, Shelby CountyHealth, general$66K
Agape Child & Family Services Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyProgram support$50K
Neighborhood Christian CentersMemphis, Shelby CountyHuman service$45K
Mid South Food BankMemphis, Shelby CountyFood, nutrition$25K
The Salvation ArmyMemphis, Shelby CountyHuman service$25K
Calvary Rescue MissionMemphis, Shelby CountyHuman service$20K
Memphis Union MissionMemphis, Shelby CountyReligion$15K
Christ Community Health ServicesMemphis, Shelby CountyHealth, general$10K
Downline MinistriesMemphis, Shelby CountyReligion$10K
Eikon Ministries Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyHousing, shelter$10K
Highland Church of ChristCordova, Shelby CountyReligion$10K
Memphis Teacher ResidencyMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$10K
Morning Center - MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyHealth, general$10K
Ronnie Tullos Evangelistic Association Inc.Ellendale, Shelby CountyReligion$10K
The Collegiate School of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$10K
Memphis Oral School for the DeafGermantown, Shelby CountyEducational$7,500
Red Zone MinistriesMemphis, Shelby CountyProgram support$7,500
Christian Community Foundation of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyProgram support$5,000
Advance MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$5,000
Crosslink Memphis Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyReligion$5,000
For the Kingdom CampMemphis, Shelby CountySports/leisure$5,000

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