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Public charity · Memphis

Mdcdc Inc.

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
10 totaling $73,336
Typical grant
$7,000 to $7,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $7,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 3 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
90% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 9 of 10.
Total giving that year
$194,965

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$195K$73K10
2024—$80K7

How to apply

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Board and officers

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  • Dr Michael UgwuekeChairman
  • Mr Ike AnandVice chair
  • Dr Lewis ReichSecretary
  • Dr Michelle TaylorTreasurer
  • Mr Antonio AdamsDirector
  • Dr Peter BuckleyDirector
  • Msashley McdurmonDirector
  • Dr Reginald CoopwoodDirector
  • Dr Tracy HallDirector
  • Mr Pitt HydeDirector
  • Dr Hampton HopkinsDirector
  • Mr Doug McgowenDirector
  • Ms Chandell RyanDirector
  • Mr Joe VaughnDirector
  • Mr John WebbDirector
  • Rory ThomasPresident & ceo
  • Keesa MitchellVice president

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

  • Community Development

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.

Tennessee grants from Mdcdc Inc.
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Inkan BuildersMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$10K
Bar LiminaMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,500
Sam ToliverMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,500
Daavon GraysonMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,500
Cece Glenn ( Ark 5 Llc)Germantown, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,500
Ashleigh Hayes Dba Evolve PilatesMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,000
Malone Park CommonsMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,000
Airport City Executive Center - Cafe & CateringMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$7,000
Lavish A Luxe BoutiqueMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$6,586
The Hospitality Hub of MemphisMemphis, Shelby CountyCommunity Development$5,750

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