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Private foundation · Memphis

First Horizon Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $18.6 million · 1 in Shelby County
Typical grant
$18.6 million (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $18.6 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
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$18.6 million

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$18.6M$18.6M1
2023$15.7M$15.7M1

How to apply

Contact
Lockie wade co first horizon found · Memphis · 9015234112
What to send
Purpose of organization; irc 501(c)(3) determination letter; donation use

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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  • Hope DmuchowskiDirector
  • Walter DoggettTreasurer/cfo
  • David MillerDirector
  • Elizabeth A ArdoinPresident/director
  • Charles G BurkettChairman/director
  • Lockie D WadeContributions mgr
  • Adella M HeardVp/secretary/director
  • Tanya L HartDirector
  • Lang WisemanDirector

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

  • General operating funds

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.

Tennessee grants from First Horizon Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Various - See Statement 18 for DetailMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral operating funds$18.6M

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