Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc
To provide private sector support to supplement the efforts of our law enforcement in Shelby county, tn and to create and sustain safe neighborhoods/communities for our residents
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc gave $52K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,897
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,949
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,949
- Total assets
- $174,719
- -21.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Germantown Police Department ($36K). Together the top 2 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $124K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown Police Department Germantown, TN | Drone Package | $35,711 |
| Shelby County Govt-Sheriff Dept Memphis, TN | Drone Range Enhancer/Swat | $16,186 |
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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 | $174,719 | $151,500 | $199,971 | $51,897 | 2 | $1,612 |
| 2024 | $223,190 | $145,612 | $209,728 | $55,235 | 3 | $1,836 |
| 2023 | $287,306 | $132,898 | $125,177 | $32,779 | 2 | $1,362 |
| 2022 | $279,584 | $327,874 | $198,365 | $124,207 | 1 | $14 |
| 2021 | $160,075 | $108,296 | $114,607 | $17,086 | 2 | $35 |
About Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $175K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc is led by Joanna Kelly, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanna Kelly
Executive Director
Chairman → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $61K (2025)
Carole West
Chairman
Co-Chairman → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evangeline Parker-Guest
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dobbs Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Boyle
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Stepherson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Wunderlich
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Hussey
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Morrow
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Armbrister
Sectretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jim Walker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Maurice Denbow (2021–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Pat Kerr Tigrett (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dedrick Brittenum (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $61K, to Joanna Kelly (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc
How much does Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc give each year?
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc gave $52K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 3 grants.
How large is Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc?
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc reported $175K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $152K.
What is Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc?
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $175K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc operate?
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc's EIN?
Memphis-Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0350517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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