The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is a public charity and grantmaking foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1969, it administers more than 900 charitable funds and is among the 50 largest community foundations in the United States. The foundation serves as a philanthropic intermediary, working with individuals, families, and organizations to achieve their charitable goals.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$953.1M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$134.3M
+17.2% YoY
Grant Count
761
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$176K
+24.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Strengthening the community through philanthropy.
The foundation's strategic priorities include:
- Advancing learning
- Expanding community investment
- Supporting donors
- Building organizational capacity
The foundation emphasizes fostering deeper connections between donors, nonprofits, and the broader community through trust, authentic relationships, and shared values. Primary grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The Community Foundation administers several types of funds:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in Tennessee, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. As the largest grantmaker in Tennessee, it serves the Greater Memphis region and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2025):
- Total Assets: $953,060,353
- Total Revenues: $171,395,190
- Total Expenses: $149,115,390
- Staff: 20 employees
Historical Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $909,000,000
- Total Revenues: $111,000,000
- Total Expenses: $124,000,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $953,060,353 | $908,669,779 | $852,675,440 |
| Revenue | $171,395,190 | $110,784,632 | $114,399,155 |
| Expenses | $149,115,390 | $123,675,954 | $124,638,033 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,094,040 | $19,571,175 | $9,828,997 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Community Foundation
CFGM: Community Solutions Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Solutions Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$50,000 - $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Give 365 Memphis Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Approximately US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Charter Fund ($1,443,182), United Religions ($226,239), University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATION INC BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $39,832 |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $16,301 |
| GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TUSCALOOSA, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $16,260 |
| WHOLISTIC WELLNESS COMMUNITY MOBILE, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| DALRAIDA CHURCH OF CHRIST MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA TUSCALOOSA, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| VISUALIZE EVERYONE THAT SERVES DAPHNE, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| ARTS 'N AUTISM TUSCALOOSA, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,500 |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION AUBURN, AL | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Robert M. Fockler
- Chief Financial Officer: Gary Zwierzynski
- Vice President, Philanthropic Services: Veronica Jamison
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONTJI ANTHONY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HEARN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE GILLILAND CONNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BROOK LESTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISA HAUSHALTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAY HEALY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANNE JEMISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE NASSAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLIOT PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HALLIE PEYTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAY POHLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB QUINN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| POOJA SHAH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERICA STIFF-COOPWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REGINA WALKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS KELLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA WHARTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSS WIGGINTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DORCAS YOUNG GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MOLLY WEXLER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHIP MARSTON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT M FOCKLER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $364,421 |
| BARBARA S MORA | ASST SECRETARY & COO | 37.5 | $192,972 |
| GARY ZWIERZYNSKI | TREASURER & CFO STARTED 09.03.24 | 37.5 | $70,867 |
| J MARTIN REGAN JR | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CAROLINE KUEBLER | DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT | 37.5 | $127,779 |
| VERONICA JAMISON | VP OF PHILANTHROPIC SERVIC | 37.5 | $153,073 |
| JULIA C MCDONALD | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 37.5 | $140,092 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Strengthening the community through philanthropy. The foundation's strategic priorities include: • Advancing learning • Expanding community investment • Supporting donors • Building organizational capacity The foundation emphasizes fostering deeper connections between donors, nonprofits, and the broader community through trust, authentic relationships, and shared values. Primary grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation?
The Community Foundation administers several types of funds: **Fund Types:** • **Donor-Advised Funds:** The foundation's primary program, allowing donors flexibility to make gifts and direct grants to nonprofits of their choice • **Donor-Designated Funds:** For short-term use by organizations working in collaboration or nonprofits awaiting 501(c)(3) approval • **Project Funds:** Enabling donors to support one or more nonprofits for a specified time or in perpetuity **Grant Activity:** • Total g…
Where does Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds in Tennessee, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. As the largest grantmaker in Tennessee, it serves the Greater Memphis region and surrounding areas.
What size grants does Community Foundation award?
In 2025, Community Foundation awarded 761 grants totaling $134.3M — an average of about $176K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Foundation's EIN?
Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1723645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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