Grantmaking public charity · EIN 62-1618399
Jewish Foundation of Memphis
Memphis, TN
Jewish Foundation of Memphis is a public charity that makes grants based in Memphis, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12M in grants paid across 126 grants, with $111M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Memphis Jewish Federation, Temple Israel and Union for Reform Judaism.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Foundation of Memphis's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Substantially all of the grants made by the organization are made to the general operating fund of the grantee and the organization does not monitor the use of 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
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As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Germantown, TN | Community Development | $1,481,594 |
| Temple Israel | Memphis, TN | Religious | $1,122,907 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | New York, NY | For Exempt Purpose | $576,133 |
| Jfs of Memphis Jewish Community Center | Memphis, TN | Health / Welfare | $415,939 |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation | Memphis, TN | Religious | $342,987 |
| Margolin Hebrew Academycyos | Memphis, TN | Education - Religious | $280,297 |
| Bornblum Jewish Community School | Memphis, TN | Education - Religious | $256,177 |
| Ahs of Greater Memphis Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | For Exempt Purpose | $250,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Germantown, TN | Community Development | $194,300 |
| Beth Sholom Synagogue | Memphis, TN | Religious | $179,548 |
| St George's Independent School | Collierville, TN | Educational | $147,500 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | Educational | $135,386 |
| Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $125,300 |
| Lausanne Collegiate School | Memphis, TN | Educational | $123,500 |
| Memphis University School | Memphis, TN | Educational | $111,296 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Atlanta, GA | For Exempt Purpose | $105,886 |
| Hillel of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Education - Cultural | $97,932 |
| Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust | Memphis, TN | Educational | $78,890 |
| Shelby Farms Park Conservancy | Memphis, TN | Environmental | $73,200 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | General Support | $72,530 |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South | Memphis, TN | Educational | $72,300 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America | New York, NY | For Exempt Purpose | $66,916 |
| Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab | Cordova, TN | Health / Welfare | $65,689 |
| Young Israel of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Religious | $61,025 |
| Hutchison School | Memphis, TN | For Exempt Purpose | $60,800 |
The 25 largest of 126 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Tennessee$6.33M · 62 grants
- New York$1.08M · 19 grants
- Georgia$131K · 4 grants
- California$105K · 7 grants
- Florida$103K · 7 grants
- Texas$74K · 2 grants
- Mississippi$65.4K · 2 grants
- Wisconsin$50K · 1 grant
- New Jersey$49.3K · 3 grants
- Maryland$45.6K · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$32.3K · 2 grants
- Pennsylvania$27.5K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Jewish Foundation of Memphis accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Jewish Foundation of Memphis's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Jewish Foundation of Memphis give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $11,959,699 in grants paid (126 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Jewish Foundation of Memphis funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Memphis Jewish Federation (TN), $1.48M, Temple Israel (TN), $1.12M, Union for Reform Judaism (NY), $576K, Jfs of Memphis Jewish Community Center (TN), $416K and Baron Hirsch Congregation (TN), $343K.