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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Philanthropy & GivingCalling it splits: What happens to charitable assets in a divorce?
Divorce can complicate more than finances. Here’s what advisors need to know when charitable assets are part of the equation.
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Philanthropy & GivingTransferring 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.
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Philanthropy & GivingWorth a look: Charitable gifts of real estate
Real estate gifts are rare but powerful. Learn how appreciated property can fund philanthropy tax-efficiently as wealth shifts to new generations.
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Philanthropy & GivingSudden life changes: Charitable giving can help clients get through it
When clients face illness, loss, divorce, or retirement, charitable planning can re-anchor decisions in values—offering clarity, tax advantages, and lasting impact.
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Philanthropy & GivingActivating your personal giving plan
The Community Foundation hosted Next Gen Philanthropic Initiative grads to explore values-driven giving plans built for lasting impact.
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Philanthropy & GivingBuilding Wealth, Building Community
At the Powered by Us Symposium, a panel led by Crystal Thompkins shared insights on building family wealth and sustaining generosity across generations.