Private foundation · Memphis
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In 2025 it gave 15 grants worth $150,400 to Tennessee groups, 12 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $900 to $10,000.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 15 totaling $150,400 · 12 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $900 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500: the middle grant to the 15 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County, Fayette County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 15 of 15.
- Total giving that year
- $170,400
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170K | $150K | 15 |
| 2024 | $46K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $25K | $25K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Caroline K Dobbs FloydPresident/director
- Michael A OriansTreasurer/director
- Glenn D FloydSecretary/director
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 6 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $100K |
| Carnival Education Fund | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| Woodland Presbyterian School | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $10K |
| Germantown Charity Horseshow | Germantown, Shelby County | General support | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $4,500 |
| Ed Murphey Classic | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $2,500 |
| Make A Wish Mid South | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $2,500 |
| Tennessee Shakespeare Company | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,000 |
| Wolf River Conservancy | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $1,000 |
| School Seed Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $900 |
| Young Lives Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | General support | $500 |
| Briarcrest Christian School | Memphis, Fayette County | General support | $10K |
| Special Olympics | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $500 |