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.

  • A person wearing a black hoodie and cap smiles while holding up a keychain labeled Studio 2 close to the camera, highlighting the importance of support services for vulnerable populations.
    Philanthropy & Giving

    Supporting Vulnerable Populations

    Nonprofits face uncertainty from potential federal funding losses, rising service demand, and strained government ties—putting vulnerable communities at risk.

  • Four adults and three children sit and play together on a rug, surrounded by green houseplants. The scene is calm and cheerful, reflecting the warmth and togetherness often found in families across the Mid-South.
    Philanthropy & Giving

    Supporting Women and Families for a Thriving Mid-South

    This International Women’s Day, we honor the vital role of women and families and the support they need to thrive.