Connecting generosity with solutions to do more good in the Mid-South
About us
Through funds, grants, and partnerships, we work with donors and nonprofits to build stronger communities and create meaningful impact and opportunities across Memphis and the Mid-South.
Give
Find the right path to make your giving meaningful and aligned with your values.
Give smarter
Create a charitable fund and make giving easier, more strategic, and more impactful both today and in the future.
Meet the moment
Fuel a community-centered fund that responds to the Mid-South’s changing needs, guided by diverse voices and committed to equity, opportunity, and shared progress.
Support a cause
Sustain the funds already established at the Community Foundation to make our community and the organizations that serve it stronger.
Our Impact
Million in grants awarded last year through the support of our donors
Grants awarded to 1,993 distinct nonprofits last year
Billion in grants distributed since we were founded in 1969
Get Support
Discover ways that the Community Foundation can support your nonprofit mission or educational dreams.
Available grants
See current grant opportunities from the Community Foundation, open to nonprofits in our service area. A LIVEGIVEmidsouth profile is required to apply.
Scholarship opportunities
Explore more than $160,000 in scholarships across 30 categories, supporting local students as they pursue their educational goals.
Support for students starts here
When it comes to education, support makes all the difference. The Community Foundation is here to help you take that next step.
Get Involved
Make a difference by exploring opportunities to connect, learn, and build a stronger community.
Be part of GiVE 365
Join a giving community that pools $365 per member each year to fund local nonprofits, creating collective change.
Attend Foundation events
Join fellow community members at events that inform and inspire, and build on our shared commitment to do more good locally.
Help decide grants
Nominate yourself or others to research and assess community needs to award grants that help our region thrive.
Stories & Impact
Case study: Charitable giving in a down market
The possibility of a sustained down market can influence how clients think about giving. A case study highlights how you can help clients during uncertain times.
Transferring a private foundation? Remind clients to communicate
For clients transferring private foundations to a donor-advised fund, a thoughtful transition is essential to maintaining strong relationships and continued community impact.
Serving charitable clients: Dual strategies emerge
As charitable planning becomes more nuanced, your clients are increasingly falling into two distinct groups who require a tailored approach.
Empowering Responsible Pet Ownership Through Legacy Giving
The Margarette J. Sather Animal Welfare Fund endowment annually supports efforts to control our pitbull and pitbull mix breed dog population.
Turn information into impact
Explore the Mid-South data map, connect with nonprofits, and support causes you care about most at LIVEGIVEmidsouth.
