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For over 50 years, the Community Foundation has helped people give with purpose, strengthening Memphis and the Mid-South.

We make giving easier and more impactful by matching your generosity with the causes and community you care about most.

We offer solutions and resources to donors and the professionals who advise them to help you give smarter and do more good.

We offer funding opportunities that helps nonprofits and students create positive change and build futures.

When you get involved with the Community Foundation, you join a group of people committed to Memphis’s future.

Learn more about the philanthropic hub that connects capital with the solutions that make our community thrive.

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About Us

For over 50 years, the Community Foundation has helped people give with purpose, strengthening Memphis and the Mid-South.

This community’s foundation

At the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, we connect donors, nonprofits, and community partners together to strengthen West Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi.

By managing charitable funds and offering philanthropic partnership, we guide individuals and families to give with confidence and intention.

Simply put, we bring people together to do more good.

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In this section

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Mission & values

Our mission is to strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through philanthropy. Learn about the values that continue to guide everything we do in service of our community.

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Our people

Behind every partnership and initiative is a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers. Meet the people proudly leading and supporting the Community Foundation’s philanthropic work.

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Investment performance

Review how the Community Foundation’s investment pools perform over time and learn how smart investment practices help charitable funds grow while supporting meaningful giving.

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Publications

Explore the Community Foundation’s reports and publications that share stories of impact, highlight donor opportunities, and celebrate the achievements of our community.

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Job opportunities

Join the Community Foundation team. Find career opportunities where your skills can help strengthen philanthropy and advance change across the Mid-South.

At a glance

Our story

Founded in 1969, the Community Foundation is the Mid-South’s largest grantmaker, connecting people and resources.

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Our commitment

Dedicated to equity, inclusion, and accountability, we ensure philanthropy reflects diverse voices.

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Our impact

Each year, we partner with donors and nonprofits to direct $100+ million in grants that strengthen communities.

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Our future

Through strategic growth and collaboration, we can lead the way toward a more equitable and prosperous future.

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