Memphis Library Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$4.7M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Memphis Library Foundation?
Memphis Library Foundation is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Plough Foundation ($4.0M), United Way of the Mid South ($254K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($189K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.7M in grants to Memphis Library Foundation between 2019–2026.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2026) to $3.2M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
What grants has Memphis Library Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ESL PROGRAMS AT MEMP | $7,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of the Mid South | See Sch O | $36,424 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $28,200 |
| 2025 | Belz Foundation | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2025 | HW Durham Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY OPERATIONS | $7,378 |
| 2024 | United Way of the Mid South | SEE SCH O | $58,178 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | 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 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $8,000 |
| 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 | Preserver Partner Foundation | support library | $200 |
| 2023 | Plough Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Mid South | SEE SCH O | $58,071 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $22,750 |
| 2023 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $9,900 |
| 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 | United Way of the Mid South | SEE SCH O | $70,205 |
| 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 of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $16,351 |
| 2022 | National Summer Learning Association Inc | TO EQUIP THE COMMUNITY WITH SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | South Arts Inc | FY22 SA/NEA TOURING PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $6,371 |
| 2022 | Scheidt Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Memphis Library Foundation?
Memphis Library Foundation is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Plough Foundation ($4.0M), United Way of the Mid South ($254K), Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($189K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.7M in grants to Memphis Library Foundation between 2019–2026.
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 $4.7M in grants to Memphis Library Foundation across 59 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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