Contemporary Arts Memphis
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
17
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Contemporary Arts Memphis?
Contemporary Arts Memphis is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($541K), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($158K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Contemporary Arts Memphis between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $540,634 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | $157,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $154,750 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National Basketball Association Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $69,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Blue Room Foundation Inc | $22,164 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $17,587 | 1 | 2024 |
| Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc | $14,250 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | $11,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Artsmemphis | $10,800 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2024) to $697K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $697K.
What grants has Contemporary Arts Memphis received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $376,634 |
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | EDUCATIONAL | $157,500 |
| 2025 | National Basketball Association Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS IN FURTHERANCE OF NBA FOUNDATION'S MISSION | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT & ARTS BUILDS COMMUNITY | $10,800 |
| 2025 | Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc | Program Support | $2,250 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $84,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $53,000 |
| 2024 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Blue Room Foundation Inc | TO DONATE LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATERIALS TO CONTEMPORARY ARTS MEMPHIS | $22,164 |
| 2024 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $17,587 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $101,750 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $69,000 |
| 2023 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas W Briggs Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $11,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Contemporary Arts Memphis?
Contemporary Arts Memphis is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($541K), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($158K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($155K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Contemporary Arts Memphis between 2023–2025.
Who is Contemporary Arts Memphis's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc is the largest recorded funder of Contemporary Arts Memphis, with $541K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Contemporary Arts Memphis received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Contemporary Arts Memphis across 17 grants from 12 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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