Memphis Lift Parent Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$6.8M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Memphis Lift Parent Institute?
Memphis Lift Parent Institute is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Memphis Education Fund Inc ($3.1M), The Chicago Community Trust ($1.5M), Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education ($699K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.8M in grants to Memphis Lift Parent Institute between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Education Fund Inc | $3,100,000 | 6 | 2018–2023 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $1,500,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education | $699,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $655,000 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $405,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $300,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| City Fund | $75,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | $32,500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2025) to $2.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $130K.
What grants has Memphis Lift Parent Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Fund | TO SUPPORT ITS GENERAL OPERATIONS INCLUDING THE SURGE TEAM, POLICY DEPARTMENT, AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education | AWARD | $375,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $300,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2023 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To equip Tennessee parents and grandparents to engage in education policy discussions at the local, state, and federal levels. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $1,500,000 |
| 2022 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To engage in state-level policy and communications efforts that are nonpartisan and educational in nature. | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education | AWARD | $224,000 |
| 2022 | National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | GRANT TO PARTICIPATE IN DC PARENT RALLY | $32,500 |
| 2021 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2021 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To engage in state-level advocacy and communications efforts that are nonpartisan and educational in nature. | $300,000 |
| 2021 | Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education | AWARD | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | BRIDGE SUPPORT FOR THE POLICY & RESEARCH COORDINATOR POSITION FOR 20221-22 | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support a memorial gift in memory and honor ofBraylon Murray, the grandson of Memphis Lift's Executive Director Sarah Carpenter. | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $450,000 |
| 2019 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $700,000 |
| 2018 | Memphis Education Fund Inc | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | $800,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Memphis Lift Parent Institute?
Memphis Lift Parent Institute is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Memphis Education Fund Inc ($3.1M), The Chicago Community Trust ($1.5M), Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education ($699K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.8M in grants to Memphis Lift Parent Institute between 2018–2025.
Who is Memphis Lift Parent Institute's largest funder?
Memphis Education Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of Memphis Lift Parent Institute, with $3.1M across 6 grants (2018–2023).
How much grant funding has Memphis Lift Parent Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.8M in grants to Memphis Lift Parent Institute across 21 grants from 9 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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