For nonprofits

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 partner for your mission

If you’re a nonprofit leader, you’re driven by a mission—and a vision for what our community can become. At the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, we’re here to support that work.

We partner with nonprofits across Memphis and the Mid-South by increasing visibility, connecting organizations to funding, and offering guidance and resources that support stability, growth, and long-term impact. No matter your size or stage, our goal is to help you focus on what matters most: serving clients and communities.

How we support nonprofits

Grant opportunities

Access funding through FOREVER Funds and initiatives like GiVE 365 that respond to both immediate and long-term community needs.

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Visibility and connection

Share your story and connect with donors through LIVEGIVEmidsouth, a free platform that builds credibility and awareness.

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Funds for sustainability

Establish and manage reserve funds or endowments to strengthen financial stability and plan confidently for the future.

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Guidance and capacity building

Engage with our staff through one-on-one conversations, trainings, and workshops designed to support nonprofit growth.

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In this section

We support nonprofits in West Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi through grant programs that support our communities’ unique needs and build a thriving region.

The first step your organization should take to work with the Community Foundation is to create a profile on the LIVEGIVEmidsouth community information system.

Join the 80+ nonprofits that entrust the Community Foundation with the management of their reserve, capital, or endowment funds.

Our programs, partnerships, and grantmaking are evolving to support funding equity in Memphis and the Mid-South, ensuring Black-led nonprofits have the visibility and resources they deserve.

Help shape how we serve this community by sharing your insights. The Community Foundation is committed to listening, learning, and building stronger partnerships with nonprofits.

For grantees: We are proud to support your work and look forward to seeing the impact you will create in our community. Share the news using this quick guide to our communications guidelines.

Support beyond the grant

Our partnership with nonprofits doesn’t end with funding. We believe strong organizations are built through relationships, trust, and shared learning.

Our team offers guidance on fundraising and capacity building, opportunities to connect with peers, and initiatives that elevate important moments—like Give 8/28 during Black Philanthropy Month. We’re here to listen, learn, and work alongside you as your organization grows and evolves.