MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC
AI Summary
MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $4.1M in grants paid to 15 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ESTABLISHING INITIATIVES AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE LEVELS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER MEMPHIS TENNESSEE AREA.
Cause Areas
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Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Teach for America Inc
New York, NY
$9.5M
15%
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
$7.6M
12%
RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
NEW YORK, NY
$4.8M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$287.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 56 grantees
- 26 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC?
No. MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC give?
MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. 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 INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Teach for America Inc, Rhodes College, and RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC?
MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.