Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis is a public charity based in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1969, it manages charitable funds and connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to support communities in West Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi.
Key facts about Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
In short: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc gave $134.3M across 761 grants in 2025 (avg $176K), mostly in Tennessee. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 58-1723645
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,269,952
- Grants made (2025)
- 761
- Average grant
- $176,439
- Median grant
- $20,200
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (153 of 759, 2025)
- Total assets
- $953,060,353
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Explore the foundation’s grant programs for their separate criteria and application processes. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · 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
Is Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 153 of 759 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $91K; repeat grants $199K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through philanthropy. Its stated work includes managing charitable funds and endowments, addressing community needs, distributing resources, and encouraging philanthropy.
Its grants support a range of nonprofit organizations. For example, The Works, Inc. says its mission is to rebuild, restore, and renew Memphis neighborhoods; Church Health Center of Memphis says it provides essential healthcare for people who otherwise could not afford it; and LeMoyne-Owen College describes itself as a liberal arts institution serving a diverse population. The foundation’s 2025 grants also included support for education-related organizations such as the University of Memphis Foundation, which accepts, manages, and disburses private support to the university.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 761 grants totaling $134,269,952. Grant amounts ranged from $5,001 to $13,357,815, with a median of $20,200. Most grants made through the foundation are recommended by people and organizations with donor-advised funds; some donor funds open applications to a broader group, with decisions made by the families who established them.
Invitation Only
es. Nonprofit applicants must have a LIVEGIVEmidsouth profile; Community Solutions Grants also require a pre-application information session and letter of intent, and full proposals are by invitation only.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Solutions Grants
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Amount
$50,000 - $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is West Tennessee, eastern Arkansas, and northern Mississippi. In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 6% to Ohio, 2% to Idaho, and 1% each to Mississippi and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 761 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113.4M (2023) to $157.4M (2019). In 2025 it made 761 grants totaling $134.3M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Works Inc ($13.4M). Together the top 10 received $57.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
3,823 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,576 grants of 3,823 (67%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Works Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $13,357,815 |
| University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $11,614,426 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $8,638,778 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Operational Support | $8,098,000 |
| Urban Renaissance Partners Inc Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $2,725,000 |
| Alzar School Cascade, ID | General Operational Support | $2,678,717 |
| St George's Independent School Foundation Collierville, TN | General Operational Support | $2,668,076 |
| Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $2,622,760 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $2,351,750 |
| Lemoyne-Owen College Memphis, TN | General Operational Support | $2,196,172 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant dollars | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $953,060,353 | $171,395,190 | $149,115,390 | $134,269,952 | 761 |
| 2024 | $908,669,779 | $110,784,632 | $123,675,954 | $114,577,148 | 806 |
| 2023 | $852,675,440 | $114,399,155 | $124,638,033 | $113,392,634 | 757 |
| 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 |
| Net Investment Income | $35,094,040 | $19,571,175 | $9,828,997 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following directors: Kontji Anthony, Christopher Hearn, Kate Gilliland Connell, Brook Lester, Alisa Haushalter, Jay Healy, Jeanne Jemison, George Nassar, Elliot Perry, and Hallie Peyton.
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc is led by Robert M. Fockler, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Fockler
President & CEO
President & CEO → President, 2020
President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$249K (2019) → $364K (2025)
Molly Wexler
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Kuebler
Director of Development
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$142K (2019) → $128K (2025)
Alisa Haushalter
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Kelley
Director
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Healy
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Jemison
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Gilliland Connell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pooja Shah
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Pohlman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Walker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Perry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Nassar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Wharton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Quinn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorcas Young Griffin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Stiff-Coopwood
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hallie Peyton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kontji Anthony
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Wigginton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brook Lester
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Hearn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia C. McDonald
Vice President of Communications
Vice President → Vice President of Communications, 2021
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$105K (2019) → $140K (2025)
Barbara S. Mora
Assistant Secretary & COO
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$146K (2021) → $193K (2025)
Veronica Jamison
Vice President of Philanthropic Servic
Vice President of Philanthropic Services → Vice President of Philanthropic Servic, 2025
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $153K (2025)
Gary Zwierzynski
Treasurer & CFO Started
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$71K (2025)
J. Martin Regan Jr.
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Marston
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: George Lumm (2022–2024) — Treasurer & CFO "
- Former: Amy Beth Dudley (2024) — Director of Donor Services
- Former: Kathy Moore Cowan (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Marshall Clark (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexander Holtel (2020–2022) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Archie Willis III (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Duncan L. Miller (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Horrell (2019–2021) — Director of Professional Advisor Development
- Former: Gale Jones Carson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: J. Kenneth Marston Jr. (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Paulo Teixeira (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Quinn (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Barbara S. Mora Hayes (2019–2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: J. W. Gibson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kenneth S. Robinson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Larry H. Bryan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mack E. McCaul Jr. (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mallory R. Seeker (2019–2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Meg T. Crosby (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Terri Lee Freeman (2019–2020) — Chair
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 $364K, to Robert M Fockler (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1900 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 722-0025
Website: https://cfgm.org
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc
How much does Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc gave $134.3M across 761 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $114.6M across 806 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,200, and its average grant was $176,439, across 761 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc that year got $91K on average.
Where does Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc give grants?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (311 grants), Washington, DC (26 grants), Germantown, TN (24 grants) and New York, NY (17 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (761 of 761) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Works Inc ($13,357,815), University of Memphis Foundation ($11,614,426) and Church Health Center of Memphis Inc ($8,638,778), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc reported $953.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $171.4M.
What does Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen Memphis and the Mid-South through philanthropy. Its stated work includes managing charitable funds and endowments, addressing community needs, distributing resources, and encouraging philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc?
Explore the foundation’s grant programs for their separate criteria and application processes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1723645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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