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Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is the largest grant maker in the Mid-South. In 2008, our 1,000 charitable funds granted $36.7 million to more than 1,000 charitable interests. We also awarded more than $890,000 from our Community Partnership Fund to area nonprofits through our Community Partnership Fund.
We value our relationships with our donors, nonprofits, individuals, families and professional advisors. Our staff is dedicated to strengthening our community through philanthropy.
Web Address
www.cfgm.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFGMemphis
We value our relationships with our donors, nonprofits, individuals, families and professional advisors. Our staff is dedicated to strengthening our community through philanthropy.
Web Address
www.cfgm.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFGMemphis
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Assets
2020 - 619,564,365
2019 - 364,416,579
2018 - 382,565,126
2020 - 619,564,365
2019 - 364,416,579
2018 - 382,565,126
Domestic Grants
2020 - 150,396,574
2019 - 168,261,481
2020 - 150,396,574
2019 - 168,261,481
Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Community Foundation marks 50 years of serving the Mid-South
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, one of two agencies in Memphis formed directly because of the sanitation workers' strike in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, one of two agencies in Memphis formed directly because of the sanitation workers' strike in...more
Video: 'Small Business Philanthropy' seminar highlights
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Small Business Philanthropy Seminar, presented by The Daily Memphian and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Small Business Philanthropy Seminar, presented by The Daily Memphian and sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater...more
Community Foundation awards $200000 to 19 organizations
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis has announced the recipients of its annual nonprofit capacity building funding grants. The more...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis has announced the recipients of its annual nonprofit capacity building funding grants. The more...more
Community Foundation celebrates MLK50 by awarding six grants to nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Earlier in 2018, the Community Foundation called for applications for six, $25,000 grants to be awarded in six areas that reflect King's dedication...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Earlier in 2018, the Community Foundation called for applications for six, $25,000 grants to be awarded in six areas that reflect King's dedication...more
Funeral Services Planned To Remember Phil Trenary
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
... instead of flowers, visitors contribute to the "Phil Trenary Fund for the Advancement of Memphis" at the Community Foundation of Greater...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
... instead of flowers, visitors contribute to the "Phil Trenary Fund for the Advancement of Memphis" at the Community Foundation of Greater...more
Phil Trenary funeral set for Thursday; fund established in his name
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
... publish Sunday, the Phil Trenary Fund for the Advancement of Memphis has been set up through the Community Foundation of Greater...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
... publish Sunday, the Phil Trenary Fund for the Advancement of Memphis has been set up through the Community Foundation of Greater...more
MLK-Inspired
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
What today is known as the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis was born out of the city's fallout from the Memphis sanitation workers' strike and Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination on April...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
What today is known as the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis was born out of the city's fallout from the Memphis sanitation workers' strike and Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination on April...more
Beyond The Classroom Breakfast And Program Update
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Beyond the Classroom Breakfast and Program Update. Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018, 8:30 a.m.. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis has embarked on a bold, multi-year initiative called Beyond the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Beyond the Classroom Breakfast and Program Update. Tuesday, Mar 27, 2018, 8:30 a.m.. The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis has embarked on a bold, multi-year initiative called Beyond the...more
What's a Volanthropist? A Dolunteer?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
We had the opportunity to learn from Petschonek last week at a luncheon meeting of the Memphis Association of Fundraising Professionals held at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Here are...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
We had the opportunity to learn from Petschonek last week at a luncheon meeting of the Memphis Association of Fundraising Professionals held at the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Here are...more
Living By Giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Tuesdays could be homeless and food scarcity missions. Wednesday could be women's causes like YWCA women's shelters, Women's Foundation of Greater Memphis or Dress for Success. Thursdays could be...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Tuesdays could be homeless and food scarcity missions. Wednesday could be women's causes like YWCA women's shelters, Women's Foundation of Greater Memphis or Dress for Success. Thursdays could be...more
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