Private foundation · Memphis
Poplar Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $23.2 million to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $23.2 million (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $23.2 million · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $23.2 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $23.2 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
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $23.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.2M | $23.2M | 1 |
| 2023 | $26.9M | $26.9M | 1 |
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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- George Staley CatesDirector/president
- Andrew R MccarrollDirector/secretary
- Kevin ComptonDirector
- Margaret CatesDirector
- Edward CatesDirector
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
- Support of community fdn activities (1 grant)
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 winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Support of community fdn activities | $23.2M |