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This organization closed in 2016. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The Memphis Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within Memphis. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Memphis Education Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORT/ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER PROGRAM (KIPP) SCHOOLS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES PRIMARILY IN MEMPHIS, TN.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Total Funding
Funding Share

KIPP MEMPHIS
$2.7M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND?
No. MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND give?
MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND make each year?
In 2016, MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $966 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND fund recently?
In 2016, MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include KIPP MEMPHIS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND?
MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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