Grantmaking public charity · EIN 58-2207247
Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis
Memphis, TN
Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis is a public charity that makes grants based in Memphis, TN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.25M in grants paid across 51 grants, with $13.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation, Moore Tech and Knowledge Quest.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
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
To support and promote women's programs and leadership
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation | Memphis, TN | — | $323,950 |
| Moore Tech | Memphis, TN | — | $130,000 |
| Knowledge Quest | Memphis, TN | — | $125,250 |
| Mifa Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | Memphis, TN | — | $90,250 |
| Urban Strategiesmemphis Hope | Memphis, TN | — | $80,250 |
| YWCA of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $70,250 |
| Women of Color Collaborative | Nashville, TN | — | $64,500 |
| Playpower Lt-Farmington Inc | Huntersville, NC | — | $60,681 |
| Codecrew | Memphis, TN | — | $57,000 |
| Neighborhood Christian Center | Memphis, TN | — | $50,250 |
| Seeding Success | Memphis, TN | — | $50,000 |
| University of Memphis (herffgee Here) | Memphis, TN | — | $47,250 |
| Lemoyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN | — | $47,054 |
| Girls Inc of Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $45,750 |
| Advance Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $45,250 |
| Porter Leath | Memphis, TN | — | $40,250 |
| Rise Memphis Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | — | $40,250 |
| Memphis Welding School | Memphis, TN | — | $40,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Memphis, TN | — | $35,250 |
| Soulsville Foundation | Memphis, TN | — | $35,000 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, TN | — | $34,250 |
| All Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $30,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $30,250 |
| Early Success Coalition | Memphis, TN | — | $30,250 |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis | Memphis, TN | — | $30,250 |
The 25 largest of 51 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Women's Foundation for a Greater 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 Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,245,030 in grants paid (51 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Southwest Tennessee Community College Foundation (TN), $324K, Moore Tech (TN), $130K, Knowledge Quest (TN), $125K, Mifa Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (TN), $90.3K and Urban Strategiesmemphis Hope (TN), $80.3K.