Christian Community Foundation of Memphis
Christian Community Foundation of is a public charity based in Memphis, Tennessee. It facilitates charitable giving by serving Mid-South donors and ministries, including through donor-advised funds, and operates the Hope for Memphis Fund, which supports Christian ministries and leaders seeking citywide transformation.
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis at a glance
In short: Christian Community Foundation of Memphis gave $109.7M across 636 grants in 2025 (avg $172K), top state Tennessee. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,687,958
- +34.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 636
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $172,465
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,050
- Total assets
- $229,008,769
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (182 of 633, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Christian Community Foundation of Memphis
- Review Cycle
- Submit Hope for Memphis Fund applications before September 1, 2026, to be considered during that grant cycle.
- Deadline
- Submit Hope for Memphis Fund applications before September 1, 2026, to be considered during that grant cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6075 Poplar Avenue 130, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: (901) 682-6201
Website: https://ccfmemphis.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Christian Community Foundation of Memphis
Who Christian Community Foundation of Memphis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Strategic Resource Group ($14.8M). Together the top 10 received $51.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,939 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,954 grants of 2,939 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission refers to serving Mid-South donors and ministries and supporting work in the community and throughout the world. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Tennessee (37%), Texas (17%), Kansas (16%), Florida (6%), and Mississippi (4%). The Hope for Memphis Fund is limited to organizations located in the Memphis Metro Area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 636 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Christian Community Foundation of Memphis open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 182 of 633 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $108K; repeat grants $200K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63.8M (2021) to $109.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 636 grants totaling $109.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,008,769 | $125,427,924 | $121,642,535 | $109,687,958 | 636 | $10,601,097 |
| 2024 | $218,615,139 | $112,152,644 | $104,141,851 | $81,303,645 | 581 | $7,521,500 |
| 2023 | $209,700,256 | $88,254,536 | $85,596,944 | $82,318,442 | 612 | $6,092,422 |
| 2022 | $200,515,718 | $91,666,650 | $83,291,462 | $81,020,408 | 578 | $6,956,137 |
| 2021 | $205,748,037 | $85,831,682 | $66,763,810 | $63,816,779 | 532 | $5,269,454 |
| 2020 | $158,021,208 | $96,503,400 | $92,620,889 | $76,620,155 | 483 | $2,249,087 |
| 2019 | $168,425,160 | $89,440,318 | $71,126,814 | $68,061,970 | 479 | $5,696,551 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve Mid-South donors and ministries as they seek to build God’s kingdom in their community and throughout the world. It also says it seeks to encourage philanthropy and increase giving, and to support transformation in Memphis through churches and ministries combining Christian faith and action.
Its 2023 filing describes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations through donor-advised funds and recommendations from the board and management, including secular, educational, and Christian charitable organizations. Examples of supported organizations illustrate that range: Strategic Resource Group describes its mission as providing resources to missionary organizations, indigenous churches, and other Christian ministries. New Hope Christian Academy says it provides an intellectual and Christ-centered education, while Church Health Center of Memphis says it provides healthcare for working people without insurance and others unable to afford care. City Leadership describes its mission as recruiting, developing, and catalyzing leaders for Memphis.
The Hope for Memphis Fund is specifically intended to support Christian ministries and leaders in the Memphis area pursuing community transformation through holistic, Gospel-centered approaches. Eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)s, have a Gospel-centered mission, minister to an underserved population, and be located in the Memphis Metro Area. Churches, secular private schools, and Christian private schools whose student population is not primarily underserved are excluded from this fund.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 636 grants totaling $109,687,958. Grant amounts ranged from $5,001 to $14,772,047, with a median of $22,050. Its largest reported grants included $14,772,047 to Strategic Resource Group for human service; $11 million to The Signatry for arts and culture; $6,044,645 to Impact Investing Charitable Foundation for religion; $5 million to International Generosity Foundation for educational purposes; and $3,951,770 to New Hope Christian Academy for religion.
Other notable grants included $2,350,000 to Mission India, $2,243,080 to Church Health Center of Memphis, $2,114,825 to St George’s School Foundation, $1,833,440 to National Christian Foundation, $1,685,579 to The Seed Company, $1,445,000 to City Leadership, and $1,334,219 to Second Presbyterian Church.
The foundation says it processes donor-advised fund grants at the request of fundholders. Its donor FAQ says grant recommendations must be documented according to IRS standards and are reviewed and approved by the board’s grant review committee. The FAQ states that U.S.-based organizations recognized as 501(c)(3)s may receive donor-advised fund grants, but organizations openly antithetical to Christian beliefs are not approved; grants cannot go to individuals, and donors cannot receive tangible benefits from grants.
For the Hope for Memphis Fund, organizations apply through the fund’s application process. The fund’s website says applications are open for the current cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these board members: Mark Forrester, Katie Wilson, Ben Smith, Robert Frazee, Dr James Murphy, Michael Stockberger, Hamp Holcomb, Kevin Redd, Preston Frazer, and John Dudas. The foundation’s website identifies Preston Frazer as president, Shana South as chief financial officer, and Stephanie Jones as director of donor relations.
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis is led by B. Rex Jones, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 3 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
B. Rex Jones
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $211K (2025)
Brad Crawford
Chairman of the Board
Board Member → Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shana R. South
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$92K (2019) → $133K (2025)
Stephanie Jones
Secretary
Director of Donor Relations → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $120K (2025)
Harry Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Eddings Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kemmons Wilson Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Edmundson
Board Member
Chairman of the Board → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Bailey
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dudas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stockberger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hamp Holcomb
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Forrester
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Frazee
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheri Wells
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Murphy
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Redd
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bourland
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Whitsitt
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston Frazer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Bryan Miller (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Douglas Skipworth (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lee Greene (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Haizlip (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Dyer (2023) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Thomas R. Dyer (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Larry B. Lloyd (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roshun Austin (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shelley Hill (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Coe (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stuart Harris (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Laughlin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Wilson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Floyd N. Tyler Jr. (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Hampton Holcomb (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Gaskill (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Young (2019) — Board Member
- Former: William G. Martin (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $211K, to B Rex Jones (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Christian Community Foundation of Memphis
How much does Christian Community Foundation of Memphis give each year?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis gave $109.7M across 636 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81.3M across 581 grants.
What is Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's typical grant size?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's median grant in 2025 was $22,050, and its average grant was $172,465, across 636 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Christian Community Foundation of Memphis that year got $108K on average.
Where does Christian Community Foundation of Memphis give grants?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's top state is Tennessee, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (17%) and Kansas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (185 grants), Cordova, TN (21 grants), Germantown, TN (18 grants) and Collierville, TN (15 grants).
Does Christian Community Foundation of Memphis give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 636) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Religion" (222 grants), "Educational" (87 grants) and "Human Service" (78 grants).
Who are Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's largest grantees?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's largest 2025 grantees include Strategic Resource Group ($14,772,047), The Signatry ($11,000,000) and Impact Investing Charitable Foundation ($6,044,645), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Christian Community Foundation of Memphis?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis reported $229.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $125.4M.
What does Christian Community Foundation of Memphis fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to serve Mid-South donors and ministries as they seek to build God’s kingdom in their community and throughout the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Christian Community Foundation of Memphis?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ccfmemphis.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's EIN?
Christian Community Foundation of Memphis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1752885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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