Mary Galloway Home
Mary Galloway Home is a Memphis, Tennessee-based private foundation that grew from a retirement home for women with financial needs, established in 1896, into a grantmaking organization. It supports programs for women age 55 and older with financial needs in the Mid-South.
Key facts about Mary Galloway Home
In short: Mary Galloway Home gave $767K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 62-0536730
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $766,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $58,977
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,194,536
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The website states that applications for 2027 project funding are scheduled to open June 14, 2027, with a deadline of…
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.2M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$767K
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
13
+1200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-92.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Galloway Home reported a distributable amount of $709K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Mary Galloway Home gives
- Giving grew 283% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide “protection, comfort and support in a harmonious and dignified setting for retirement-aged women with financial needs.” It invests in organizations and programs addressing the needs of women 55 and older with financial needs.
Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants to Mid-South nonprofits for programs benefiting women age 55 or older with financial needs. Examples of grantees’ work include Memphis Area Legal Services, which says it provides legal advocacy for people in need; Golden Cross Senior Ministries, which says it provides material support and social capital to low-income seniors; and Meritan, which says it promotes well-being and independence throughout life’s stages.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Mary Galloway Home awarded 13 grants totaling $766,700. Grant amounts ranged from $1,700 to $200,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Ava Maria Home, $150,000 to Memphis Area Legal Services, and $60,000 each to Golden Cross Senior Ministries and Merge Memphis. The grants were designated for program support.
Review Cycle
The website states that applications for 2027 project funding are scheduled to open June 14, 2027, with a deadline of August 13, 2027.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website lists eligible service areas as Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties in Tennessee; Crittenden County in Arkansas; and DeSoto County in Mississippi. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 3% to recipients in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $860K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $767K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ava Maria Home ($200K). Together the top 10 received $730K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Maria Home Bartlett, TN | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Memphis Area Legal Services Memphis, TN | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Golden Cross Senior Ministries Cordova, TN | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Merge Memphis Memphis, TN | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Alzheimers Dementia Memphis Memphis, TN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Memphis, TN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab Cordova, TN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Meritan Memphis, TN | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Creative Aging Memphis Memphis, TN | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Desoto Hope Southaven, MS | Program Support | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,194,536 | $677,964 | $907,027 | $766,700 (13 grants) |
| 2023 | $7,423,599 | $655,925 | $923,047 | $795,720 (1 grant) |
| 2022 | $7,690,721 | $449,212 | $986,025 | $860,000 (1 grant) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,194,536 | $7,423,599 | $7,690,721 |
| Revenue | $677,964 | $655,925 | $449,212 |
| Expenses | $907,027 | $923,047 | $986,025 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $819,011 | $851,843 | $912,670 |
| Net Investment Income | $598,280 | $573,821 | $356,349 |
| Distributable Amount | $708,821 | $666,722 | $675,206 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cyndi Coury as president, Toni Parker as treasurer, and Janet Williford as secretary. It lists Susan Hurley, Eva Mae Hussey, Beverly Williams, Cheryl Stegbauer, Carolyn Johnston, and Gloria Hodges as directors, and Judy Hall as vice president.
Mary Galloway Home is led by Cyndi Coury, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cyndi Coury
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brenda Antwine
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Johnston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Stegbauer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eva Mae Hussey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gloria Hodges
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Wills
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rita West
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sue McMahon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Hurley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dakota Beasley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lynn Doyle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Janet Williford
Secretary
Corresponding Secretary → Correspondin, 2022
Correspondin → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Hall
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toni Parker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jo Lynn Jones (2020–2021) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Patti Bland (2021) — Director
- Former: Marge Ryan (2020) — Director
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.
Contact
Application contact: Cyndi Coury
Mailing address: 6957 Stout Road, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: (901) 201-0621
Website: https://www.marygallowayhome.org
Frequently asked questions about Mary Galloway Home
How much does Mary Galloway Home give each year?
Mary Galloway Home gave $767K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $796K across 1 grant.
What is Mary Galloway Home's typical grant size?
Mary Galloway Home's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,977, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Galloway Home give grants?
Mary Galloway Home gives mostly in Tennessee: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (8 grants) and Cordova, TN (2 grants).
Does Mary Galloway Home give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Galloway Home's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are Mary Galloway Home's largest grantees?
Mary Galloway Home's largest 2024 grantees include Ava Maria Home ($200,000), Memphis Area Legal Services ($150,000) and Golden Cross Senior Ministries ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Galloway Home?
Mary Galloway Home reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $819K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $709K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Galloway Home fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide “protection, comfort and support in a harmonious and dignified setting for retirement-aged women with financial needs.” It invests in organizations and programs addressing the needs of women 55 and older with financial needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Galloway Home?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Galloway Home's EIN?
Mary Galloway Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0536730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mary Galloway Home accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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