Memphis Bar Foundation
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR ATTORNEYS AND OTHERS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING LEGAL EDUCATION, SOCIAL JUSTICE PROMOTION AND SUPPORTING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE PROFESSION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$458K
+26.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
Grant Count
24
Avg Grant Size
$3K
About Memphis Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Memphis Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $458K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $28K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $457,867 | $361,330 | $331,965 |
| Revenue | $235,198 | $157,734 | $85,478 |
| Expenses | $138,661 | $128,369 | $124,253 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,946 | — | — |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Memphis Bar Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Legal Center ($5,000), Memphis Area Legal Services ($5,000), Casaluz Inc ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASALUZ INC CORDOVA, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTER MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $5,000 |
| LATINO MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| MEMPHIS CRISIS CENTER MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| THISTLE BEE MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| MID-SOUTH COMMUNITY JUSTICE & MEDIATION CENTER MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| MEMPHIS AREA LEGAL SERVICES MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $5,000 |
| MID-SOUTH IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM MEMPHIS, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
| TENNESSEE INNOCENCE PROJECT NASHVILLE, TN | LEGAL AID AND TRAINING | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRK CARAWAY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BRIAN FAUGHNAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PRINCE CHAMBLISS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| HON KENYA HOOKS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DAMON GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| HON GINA HIGGINS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LINDA MATHIS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARY HALE MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TERRENCE REED | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARC REISMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ALEX WHARTON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| HON MELANIE TAYLOR JEFFERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JANA LAMANNA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL TUBERVILLE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| VINCENT MIRAGLIA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| AMBER FLOYD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BRYCE ASHBY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARY MORGAN WHITFIELD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Memphis Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, Memphis Bar Foundation holds $458K in total assets with $235K in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $65K in 2024.
Where does Memphis Bar Foundation operate?
Memphis Bar Foundation has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What size grants does Memphis Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, Memphis Bar Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Memphis Bar Foundation's EIN?
Memphis Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1117968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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