Contact

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.

News & Stories

Stay informed about our latest announcements, partnerships, and impact. Read media releases, funding news, and stories of donors and nonprofits shaping change across the Mid-South.

  • Smiling man with a beard wears a brown hat, dark blazer, and white shirt, posing in front of a brick wall background, exuding confidence and success as if ready to talk about money matters.
    Philanthropy & Giving

    More than money

  • Three people stand smiling at a table outdoors, with a large band shell and colorful lights in the background. Rooted in the vibrant spirit of Memphis, trees and people can be seen behind them at what appears to be a lively park event.
    Philanthropy & Giving

    Rooted in Memphis, ready for what’s next

    The Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation finds its future through a fund at the Community Foundation.

  • A man speaks at a podium labeled MICAH Memphis while three people behind him hold signs saying Housing is a human right and Housing is a vital human right, emphasizing the importance of playing the long game to secure lasting change for their community.
    Grantmaking

    The long game

    MICAH’s housing organizers have been watching, waiting, and building—for years. It’s starting to show.

  • Collage with people in meetings and smiling, logo and text: Black Philanthropy Month, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Red, green, and yellow color accents throughout celebrate the legacy of generosity within our community.
    Partnerships & Initiatives

    Celebrating generosity, building legacy: Black Philanthropy Month 2026

    Advancing a global movement that recognizes the long tradition and impact of Black generosity while advancing greater equity in philanthropy

  • An illustration of a modern building with large windows at dusk, featuring people inside. Above is the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis logo. Text below reads: A RETURN TO HISTORICAL 1900 UNION AVENUE.
    Community Spotlight

    A return to 1900 Union Avenue

    After nearly two years temporarily relocated to Crosstown Concourse, we are thrilled to announce that the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is coming home in July 2026.

  • A woman sings into a microphone on stage under the text “Forever Funds Impact in Action ANGELSTREET.” Inset: headshot of Executive Director & Co-Founder Ruth Abigail Gardner with her title, highlighting support like compassionate pet services.
    Grantmaking

    “They Love On Them Like They’re Theirs”

    Responsive Grants grantee AngelStreet mentors girls in North Memphis through music, fostering confidence, courage, sisterhood, and leadership, helping young women discover their unique purpose—and their power.

  • Illustration of a hand holding a wrapped gift box, showcasing impressive year results: $147.9 million in grants, 6,892 grants awarded, with the Community Foundation logo at the top.
    Philanthropy & Giving

    Another impressive year of results

    In our most recent fiscal year (ended April 30, 2026), the Community Foundation distributed nearly 6,900 grants totaling almost $148 million to 2,012 distinct organizations.

  • A smiling man with glasses and gray hair wearing a dark suit stands indoors. Text reads: Phil Buchanan, President, Center for Effective Philanthropy, discussing national trends in giving on a blue background with orange and red design accents.
    Experts & Opinions

    The Well Must Not Run Dry: National Trends in Giving and the Growing Nonprofit Crisis

    New data from the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s annual State of Nonprofits research paints a sobering picture of what the nonprofit sector is navigating right now.

  • Two foundation reports on a green surface: the 2026 Grantee Perception Report, with a man speaking to an audience, and the 2026 Donor Perception Report, featuring two women in discussion—both vital insights for the Community Foundation.
    Grantmaking

    Community Foundation releases perception reports

    New stakeholder perception reports highlight areas of strength, identify opportunities for improvement, and help reinforce priorities within our 2024-29 Strategic Plan.