Private foundation · Memphis
Deupree Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $1.5 million to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1.5 million (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1.5 million
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1.5 million (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1.5 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? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5M | $1.5M | 1 |
| 2024 | $1.6M | $1.6M | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $1.2M | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Regions Bank Trust Dept · Memphis · (901) 580-5700
- What to send
- Letter stating charitable purpose
- Limits
- Funding is generally limited to organizations in the Memphis, atlanta and other parts of the south.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Regions Bank Trust DeptTrustee
- Rebecca DeupreeTrust advisor committee
- William W Deupree IIITrust advisor committee
- Reed DeupreeTrust advisor committee
- Roberta DeupreeTrust advisor committee
- Angela Kaye DeupreeTrust advisor committee
As listed in its 2025 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 charitable activities (1 grant)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule of Contributions Available Upon Request | Various, Shelby County | Support charitable activities | $1.5M |