The Works Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$60.8M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Works Inc?
The Works Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($56.0M), Urban Renaissance Partners Inc ($3.6M), The Kresge Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $60.8M in grants to The Works Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $55,959,094 | 10 | 2019–2025 |
| Urban Renaissance Partners Inc | $3,643,928 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $500,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | $250,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| National Fair Housing Alliance | $160,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| American Forests | $143,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Peopleforbikes Foundation | $42,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Giving Grove | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Collective Blueprint | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| North Carolina Museum of Life & Science Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ashoka | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Simmons First Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| AARP | $6,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | $1,926 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $27.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $13.5M.
What grants has The Works Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $13,357,815 |
| 2025 | National Fair Housing Alliance | FUND COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS | $55,500 |
| 2025 | American Forests | Career pathways program in Memphis, staff training & support | $34,000 |
| 2025 | The Giving Grove | GROWING ORCHARDS IN MEMPHIS TN TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Collective Blueprint | PARTNERSHIP IN THE MEMPHIS WORKFORCE INTERMEDIARY PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | North Carolina Museum of Life & Science Inc | PARTICIPANT SUPPORT (STIPEND) NOAA COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - INNOVATING A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN APPROACH TO HEAT MONITORING AND OBSERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $27,527,625 |
| 2024 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Fair Housing Alliance | FUND COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS | $92,500 |
| 2024 | American Forests | Career pathways program in Memphis, staff training & support | $34,000 |
| 2024 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,867,654 |
| 2023 | Urban Renaissance Partners Inc | Contribution of Property | $3,358,175 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2023 | American Forests | career pathways program in Memphis, staff training & support | $75,000 |
| 2023 | National Fair Housing Alliance | FUND COMMUNITY ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $426 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,050,000 |
| 2022 | The Kresge Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Urban Renaissance Partners Inc | Mobile Grocery | $114,249 |
| 2022 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Ashoka | AWARD | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | Urban Renaissance Partners Inc | GRANT FOR MOBILE GROCERY TRAILER PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF A TRUCK WHICH WILL HAUL THE MOBILE GROCERY | $171,504 |
| 2021 | Simmons First Foundation Inc | AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,100,000 |
| 2020 | Jr Hyde III Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,300 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,500,000 |
| 2019 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Works Inc?
The Works Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($56.0M), Urban Renaissance Partners Inc ($3.6M), The Kresge Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $60.8M in grants to The Works Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is The Works Inc's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Works Inc, with $56.0M across 10 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Works Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $60.8M in grants to The Works Inc across 34 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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