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Jewish Foundation of Memphis

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Grants in Tennessee
62 totaling $6.3 million · 61 in Shelby County
Typical grant
$13,000 to $73,200 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $24,230, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 64 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
23% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 14 of 62.
Total giving that year
$12 million

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$12M$6.3M62
2023$14.3M$8.4M68

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  • Laura LinderPresident/ceo
  • Pace CooperChair
  • Jason SalomonPast chair
  • Cindy FinestoneSecretary
  • Lawson ArneyVice chair finance
  • Elkan ScheidtVice chair investment
  • Aileen CooperDirector
  • Rick FogelmanDirector
  • Elliot KierskyDirector
  • Reed LandauDirector
  • Anthony MorrisonDirector
  • Wendy RotterDirector
  • Benjamin WachtelDirector
  • Jeff WallaceDirector

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

  • Religious
  • Educational
  • Arts & cultural
  • Health / welfare
  • Community development
  • Education - religious
  • Youth development
  • Grantmaking foundation

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
Memphis Jewish FederationGermantown, Shelby CountyCommunity development$1.5M
Temple IsraelMemphis, Shelby CountyReligious$1.1M
Jfs of Memphis Jewish Community CenterMemphis, Shelby CountyHealth / welfare$416K
Baron Hirsch CongregationMemphis, Shelby CountyReligious$343K
Margolin Hebrew AcademycyosMemphis, Shelby CountyEducation - religious$280K
Bornblum Jewish Community SchoolMemphis, Shelby CountyEducation - religious$256K
Ahs of Greater Memphis Foundation Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyFor exempt purpose$250K
Memphis Jewish Community CenterGermantown, Shelby CountyCommunity development$194K
Beth Sholom SynagogueMemphis, Shelby CountyReligious$180K
St George's Independent SchoolCollierville, Shelby CountyEducational$148K
University of Memphis FoundationMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$135K
Lausanne Collegiate SchoolMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$124K
Memphis University SchoolMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$111K
Hillel of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyEducation - cultural$98K
Memphis Opportunity Scholarship TrustMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$79K
Shelby Farms Park ConservancyMemphis, Shelby CountyEnvironmental$73K
Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-SouthMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$72K
Memphis Jewish Home & RehabCordova, Shelby CountyHealth / welfare$66K
Young Israel of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyReligious$61K
Hutchison SchoolMemphis, Shelby CountyFor exempt purpose$61K
University of Tennessee FoundationMemphis, Shelby CountyEducational$60K
National Ornamental Metal MuseumMemphis, Shelby CountyFor exempt purpose$57K
Memphis KollelMemphis, Shelby CountyReligious$47K
Facing History and OurselvesMemphis, Shelby CountyFor exempt purpose$32K
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-SouthMemphis, Shelby CountyYouth development$32K

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