Stories & Impact

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.

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.

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.

$148 million granted. 6,900 grants. 2,000 nonprofits. Here's what last year's numbers say about the generosity of the Mid-South.

Five Memphis nonprofits. $60,000. One shared mission: making sure every neighbor has enough to eat — and someone to share a meal with.

Community Solutions grantee Stand for Children Tennessee is fighting for every Memphis child's future — in the classroom and beyond.

QCDs keep getting better. New legislation could extend them beyond IRAs — and that's a conversation worth having with your clients now.

CGAs and CRTs both create income streams and charitable impact — but they're not interchangeable. Here's what advisors need to know.

A classic car or boat could be a client's best charitable gift yet. Here's how unusual assets can unlock big opportunities for giving.