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Private foundations Memphis, TNtax years 2023 to 2025

Private foundations in Memphis, TN

156 private foundations based in Memphis, TN filed a 990-PF in the last two years. In their latest returns they gave $161.6 million in 1,959 grants, and 40 say they accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Largest givers

By grants paid, latest return
  1. The Pyramid Peak FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $22,407,126 giving
  2. First Horizon FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $18,607,566 giving
  3. The Poplar FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $16,793,879 giving
  4. Jr Hyde III Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 141 grants Accepts applications $12,895,482 giving
  5. The Assisi Foundation of Memphis IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $11,495,773 giving
  6. The Day FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 31 grants Preselected only $11,461,994 giving
  7. The Robert A and Susan C Wilson FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $10,872,768 giving
  8. Formanek FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $7,567,725 giving
  9. Lichterman Loewenberg FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 25 grants Preselected only $6,464,733 giving
  10. Belz FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 80 grants Preselected only $3,962,257 giving
  11. International Paper Company FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 472 grants Accepts applications $3,398,964 giving
  12. The Grace Foundation of Memphis IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $2,996,600 giving
  13. Speer Charitable TrustMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 45 grants Preselected only $2,944,800 giving
  14. Dobbs FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $2,230,000 giving
  15. The Kemmons Wilson Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 54 grants Accepts applications $1,929,177 giving
  16. The McDonnell Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $1,675,210 giving
  17. Deupree Family Foundation (2155000180)Memphis, TN · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $1,510,350 giving
  18. The Bornblum FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $1,506,300 giving
  19. Hardin Charitable Trust 44-8802409Memphis, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,500,000 giving
  20. Louisiana First Horizon FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $1,474,775 giving
  21. Charles H Boyle Foundation IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 40 grants Preselected only $1,431,500 giving
  22. John Dustin Buckman Charitable TrustMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $1,398,040 giving
  23. Great Oaks FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 22 grants Preselected only $1,323,000 giving
  24. Scheidt Family Foundation IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 34 grants Preselected only $1,285,700 giving
  25. Herbert Shainberg FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $1,196,333 giving

Foundations that accept applications

Largest first

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. First Horizon FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $18,607,566 giving
  2. Jr Hyde III Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 141 grants Accepts applications $12,895,482 giving
  3. The Assisi Foundation of Memphis IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 48 grants Accepts applications $11,495,773 giving
  4. Formanek FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $7,567,725 giving
  5. International Paper Company FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 472 grants Accepts applications $3,398,964 giving
  6. The Grace Foundation of Memphis IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 61 grants Accepts applications $2,996,600 giving
  7. The Kemmons Wilson Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 54 grants Accepts applications $1,929,177 giving
  8. Deupree Family Foundation (2155000180)Memphis, TN · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $1,510,350 giving
  9. The Bornblum FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $1,506,300 giving
  10. Hardin Charitable Trust 44-8802409Memphis, TN · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,500,000 giving
  11. John Dustin Buckman Charitable TrustMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $1,398,040 giving
  12. Thomas W Briggs Foundation IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 27 grants Accepts applications $691,550 giving
  13. HW Durham Foundation IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 23 grants Accepts applications $474,545 giving
  14. Jonathan P Formanek FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $417,500 giving
  15. Hattie G Watkins Educational Fund 2155000108Memphis, TN · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $274,515 giving
  16. Lawrence Lewis FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 30 grants Accepts applications $254,368 giving
  17. Anchor 39 FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 4 grants Accepts applications $164,250 giving
  18. The Hohenberg Foundation IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $107,500 giving
  19. Bernard and Shirley Lapides FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 17 grants Accepts applications $70,000 giving
  20. William P and Marie R Lowenstein FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $44,000 giving
  21. Delta Boule Charitable FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $35,000 giving
  22. David M Slott Ars Employee Assistance FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $28,000 giving
  23. Astrobiology Research TrustMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,005 giving
  24. Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $15,000 giving
  25. Carlos H Cantu Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $14,000 giving

Giving by cause

Grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking26 foundations $38,785,70951% of the total
  2. Education43 foundations $10,191,36813% of the total
  3. Human services34 foundations $6,586,1599% of the total
  4. Arts and culture36 foundations $6,238,9718% of the total
  5. Health31 foundations $3,310,8624% of the total
  6. Community development12 foundations $2,292,0163% of the total
  7. 17 other causes $8,765,84112% of the total

Most active small givers

Foundations with under $1 million in assets, by the number of grants they listed.

  1. Lichterman Loewenberg FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 25 grants Preselected only $6,464,733 giving
  2. Bernard and Shirley Lapides FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 17 grants Accepts applications $70,000 giving
  3. Reginald Wurzburg FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 17 grants Preselected only $64,150 giving
  4. Alpha Phi Alpha Memphis Education Foundation IncMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $12,300 giving
  5. Memphis Grizzlies CharitableMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 16 grants Preselected only $159,000 giving
  6. Jacob B Griffith Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $493,642 giving
  7. Millwood FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $236,000 giving
  8. Sally Johnson Shy FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $9,415 giving
  9. Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $15,000 giving
  10. M J Edwards FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $12,550 giving
  11. The MBM FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $66,000 giving
  12. The Robert D and Virginia J McCallum FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $58,000 giving
  13. Zuzus PetalsMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $53,000 giving
  14. Delta Boule Charitable FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2025 7 grants Accepts applications $35,000 giving
  15. Carlos H Cantu Family FoundationMemphis, TN · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $14,000 giving