Public charity · Memphis
University of Memphis Foundation
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $28.5 million
- Typical grant
- $6.3 million to $11.8 million (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10.5 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
- $28.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.5M | $28.5M | 3 |
| 2023 | $21.6M | $21.6M | 3 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Dr Bill HardgraveDirector
- Rene BustamanteDirector
- David TatePresident
- John WilfongVice president
- Glynna ChristianVice president elect
- Tanya HartTreasurer
- Reginald PorterSecretary
- Fred TowlerImmediate past president
- Sudhir AgrawalDirector
- Mark ChristopherDirector
- Holly GoughnourDirector
- Lauralan GrisoniDirector
- Daphne LargeDirector
- John Mickey RobinsonDirector
- Douglas ScarboroDirector
- David ScullyDirector
- Monica WhartonDirector
- Harry SmithDirector (thru 12/31/24)
- Holly FordFoundation ceo
- Mark NicellFoundation cbo
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
- University awards and scholarships
- University support, advancement, and special projects
- University general support (see part iv)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University awards and scholarships | $11.8M |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University general support (see part iv) | $10.5M |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University support, advancement, and special projects | $6.3M |
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