Community foundation · EIN 62-1752885
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis is a community foundation based in Memphis, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $116M in grants paid across 653 grants, with $229M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Strategic Resource Group, The Signatry and Impact Investing Charitable Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
When a donor recommends a grant to the organization, the organization makes sure that the recipient organization is a legitimate non-profit organization before distributing the funds.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The foundation exists to build god's kingdom by serving donors in the mid-south as they seek to provide resources for god's work in our community and throughout the world.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Resource Group | Dallas, TX | Human Service | $14,772,047 |
| The Signatry | Overland Park, KS | Arts, Culture | $11,000,000 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | Religion | $6,044,645 |
| International Generosity Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Educational | $5,000,000 |
| New Hope Christian Academy | Memphis, TN | Religion | $3,951,770 |
| Mission India | Grand Rapids, MI | Philanthropy | $2,350,000 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc | Memphis, TN | Religion | $2,243,080 |
| St George's School Foundation | Collierville, TN | Religion | $2,114,825 |
| National Christian Foundation | Alpharetta, GA | Educational | $1,833,440 |
| The Seed Company | Arlington, TX | Religion | $1,685,579 |
| City Leadership | Memphis, TN | Educational | $1,445,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Memphis, TN | Religion | $1,334,219 |
| Young Life | Boone, IA | Religion | $1,287,479 |
| Crosstown Arts | Memphis, TN | Arts, Culture | $1,257,047 |
| The Collegiate School of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Youth Devel | $1,174,895 |
| Freed Hardeman University | Henderson, TN | Religion | $1,100,000 |
| Development Associates International | Colorado Springs, CO | Religion | $1,078,686 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | Philanthropy | $1,000,200 |
| The Redeemers School | Jackson, MS | Philanthropy | $1,000,050 |
| World Bible School | Cedar Park, TX | Religion | $1,000,000 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | Disease/Disorder | $965,200 |
| Harvest Church of Memphis | Germantown, TN | Religion | $839,775 |
| The Salvation Army Kroc Center | Memphis, TN | Educational | $804,220 |
| International Leadership Institute Inc | Carrollton, GA | Sports/Leisure | $757,550 |
| Neighborhood Christian Centers | Memphis, TN | Religion | $708,700 |
The 25 largest of 653 grants listed on the return. 17 grants to individuals ($59.3K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Tennessee$40.4M · 307 grants
- Texas$18.9M · 30 grants
- Kansas$17.1M · 3 grants
- Florida$6.67M · 25 grants
- Mississippi$3.89M · 29 grants
- Georgia$3.44M · 16 grants
- Michigan$2.39M · 6 grants
- Colorado$2.36M · 15 grants
- Illinois$1.83M · 15 grants
- Pennsylvania$1.7M · 7 grants
- Iowa$1.63M · 14 grants
- California$1.13M · 17 grants
Quick answers
Does Christian Community Foundation of Memphis accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Christian Community Foundation of Memphis give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $116,416,664 in grants paid (653 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Christian Community Foundation of Memphis funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Strategic Resource Group (TX), $14.8M, The Signatry (KS), $11M, Impact Investing Charitable Foundation (KS), $6.04M, International Generosity Foundation (FL), $5M and New Hope Christian Academy (TN), $3.95M.