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.

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Building Black Generational Wealth

Generational wealth is about more than money. This Black Philanthropy Month, Memphis families are building legacies that last.

Philanthropy & Giving

Published: August 20, 2026

Building Black Generational Wealth

Generational wealth isn’t just about money. It’s about what we pass down—the assets, yes, but also the values, the wisdom, and the spirit of giving that shapes who our families and communities become.

This August, the Community Foundation is recognizing Black Philanthropy Month by celebrating the many ways Black families are building lasting legacies right here in Memphis. Whether you’re exploring homeownership, starting to invest, preparing a will, protecting family assets, or planning for retirement, there’s no single path—but every journey starts with a conversation.

And legacy isn’t only financial. It’s the causes you champion, the organizations you support, the next generation you inspire to give back.

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month

In August, we join a global campaign to promote Black giving, leadership, and investment in communities worldwide. Learn more, and find ways to get involved.

Support Black-led nonprofits