Theatre Memphis
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Theatre Memphis?
Theatre Memphis is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($1.2M), Artsmemphis ($405K), The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Theatre Memphis between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $1,205,400 | 19 | 2019–2025 |
| Artsmemphis | $404,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 | $71,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | $52,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Midsouth Grain Inspection Services | $38,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation | $37,540 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Jewish Foundation of Memphis | $5,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| PK Seidman Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $4,700 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | $3,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Myron Lewis Foundation | $2,500 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| R Brad Martin Family Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gause Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2025) to $514K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $166K.
What grants has Theatre Memphis received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $103,428 |
| 2025 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $48,000 |
| 2025 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 | GIFT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Myron Lewis Foundation | THE MYRON LEWIS FOUNDATION DONATED MONIES TO THEATRE MEMPHIS TO HELP WITH OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $124,441 |
| 2024 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $47,000 |
| 2024 | Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Adams Arthur & Alice Fdn | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 | GIFT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | PK Seidman Charitable Trust | GENERAL/OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | ARTS/CULTURAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | R Brad Martin Family Foundation | PROGRAM RELATED | $250 |
| 2024 | Gause Foundation | General Charitable and Educational | $200 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $147,671 |
| 2023 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT | $42,000 |
| 2023 | Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,540 |
| 2023 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | ARTS/CULTURAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $444,546 |
| 2022 | Artsmemphis | OPERATING SUPPORT & RECOVERY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Deborah D Tipton Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Foundation of Memphis | ARTS & CULTURAL | $5,500 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Rose Montgomery Johnston Family | ARTS/CULTURAL | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $800 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Theatre Memphis?
Theatre Memphis is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc ($1.2M), Artsmemphis ($405K), The Sims Family Charitable Trust 44-5001145 ($71K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Theatre Memphis between 2019–2025.
Who is Theatre Memphis's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc is the largest recorded funder of Theatre Memphis, with $1.2M across 19 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Theatre Memphis received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Theatre Memphis across 61 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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