The Works Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$55.4M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Works Inc?
The Works Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation ($53.9M), The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation ($500K), The Kresge Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55.4M in grants to The Works Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation | $53,903,094 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | $500,000 | 6 | 2022–2024 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $500,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| American Forests | $218,000 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Urban Renaissance Partners Inc | $114,249 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Fair Housing Alliance | $104,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Collective Blueprint | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Simmons First Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation | $1,926 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Works Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $13,357,815 |
| 2025 | The Collective Blueprint | PARTNERSHIP IN THE MEMPHIS WORKFORCE INTERMEDIARY PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $27,527,625 |
| 2024 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,867,654 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2023 | American Forests | career pathways program in Memphis, staff training & support | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 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 | 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 | The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation | GENERAL - OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2021 | Simmons First Foundation Inc | AFFORDABLE HOUSING | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,100,000 |
| 2020 | Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Works Inc?
The Works Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation ($53.9M), The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation ($500K), The Kresge Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $55.4M in grants to The Works Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is The Works Inc's largest funder?
Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Works Inc, with $53.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Works Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $55.4M in grants to The Works Inc across 26 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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