Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation
The Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Germantown, Tennessee. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with awards designated for scholarships, including educational institutions, museums, a botanical garden, and a zoo.
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation gave $15K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,500
- +163.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,208
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $88,752
- -20.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2537 Germantown Road South, Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: (901) 753-5348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Memphis ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 14% to recipients in Missouri, and 10% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Memphis Athletic Scholarship Fund Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Institution Awards Scholarship | $2,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| The Paideia School Atlanta, GA | Institution Awards Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Memphis University School Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Metal Museum Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $500 |
| Memphis Museum of Science and History for Scholarships Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $500 |
| Rollins College Memphis, TN | Institution Awards Scholarship | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,752 | $16,099 | $35,070 | $14,500 | 12 | $14,500 | — | $7,742 |
| 2023 | $111,260 | $1,777 | $5,725 | $5,500 | 5 | $5,500 | $4,651 | $6,561 |
| 2022 | $105,304 | $1,817 | $7,218 | $7,000 | 7 | $7,000 | $5,206 | $6,754 |
| 2021 | $110,705 | $5,655 | $7,597 | $7,500 | 7 | $7,500 | $5,558 | $7,546 |
| 2020 | $112,647 | $6,068 | $7,685 | $7,500 | 6 | — | $6,013 | $6,585 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant descriptions identify institutional scholarship awards as a purpose of the foundation’s giving. One recipient, Memphis University School, describes itself as a college-preparatory school dedicated to academic excellence, service and leadership, and developing young men of strong moral character consistent with its Christian tradition. That is the recipient’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $14,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger awards included $2,500 each to the University of Memphis and the University of Memphis Athletic Scholarship Fund; $2,000 to Washington University; and $1,500 each to an individual recipient at Auburndale School and the Paideia School. Each was designated for an institutional scholarship award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean H. Lewis as director and president, Philip A. Lewis as director, and Jeffrey A. Lewis as director and secretary.
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation is led by Jean H. Lewis, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean H. Lewis
Director & President
President & Trustee → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Lewis
Director & Secretary
Treasurer & Trustee → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip A. Lewis
Director
Secretary & Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation
How much does Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation give each year?
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation gave $15K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,208, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation give grants?
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (14%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (9 grants).
Does Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Institution Awards Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Memphis ($2,500), University of Memphis Athletic Scholarship Fund ($2,500) and Washington University ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation?
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation reported $89K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant descriptions identify institutional scholarship awards as a purpose of the foundation’s giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6045763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arthur Halle Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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