Memphis Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$4.4M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Memphis Library Foundation?
Memphis Library Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Plough Foundation ($4.0M), Community Foundation ($181K), Scheidt Family Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Memphis Library Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Foundation | $4,000,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Community Foundation | $180,702 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| The West End Home Foundation | $30,888 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gannett Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2021 |
| Belz Foundation | $21,650 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Urban Libraries Council | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Turley Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Summer Learning | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| United Way Worldwide | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | $8,250 | 1 | 2021 |
| South Arts Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gilliland Family Fund Inc | $7,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of | $5,275 | 1 | 2020 |
| Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail | $2,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation | $400 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Preserverpartners Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Memphis Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $28,200 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $28,400 |
| 2024 | Urban Libraries Council | SUPPORT FOR PILOT SERVING OPPORUNITY YOUTH | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Belz Foundation | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Turley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail | RANDOLPH BRANCH | $500 |
| 2024 | Preserverpartners Foundation | support library | $200 |
| 2023 | Plough Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $22,750 |
| 2023 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Belz Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail | RANDOLPH BRANCH | $500 |
| 2022 | Plough Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000,000 |
| 2022 | The West End Home Foundation | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $30,888 |
| 2022 | Gannett Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $16,351 |
| 2022 | National Summer Learning | TO EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | South Arts Inc | FY22 SA/NEA TOURING PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Belz Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail | RANDOLPH BRANCH | $500 |
| 2022 | Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $72,001 |
| 2021 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $12,500 |
| 2021 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $12,500 |
| 2021 | Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | DONATION | $8,250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Memphis Library Foundation?
Memphis Library Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Plough Foundation ($4.0M), Community Foundation ($181K), Scheidt Family Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Memphis Library Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Memphis Library Foundation's largest funder?
Plough Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Memphis Library Foundation, with $4.0M across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has Memphis Library Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.4M in grants to Memphis Library Foundation across 44 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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