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MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC

MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC

Memphis, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-3660677
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MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND INC

Memphis, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-3660677

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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Memphis Education Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in New York, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities 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.
Total Funding Given

$3.1M

2024
Grantees funded
54
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

8

Median 1st year grant
$159.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$325K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
T
Terence Patterson
Board Member
D
David Mansouri
Board Member
T
Tomeka Hart
Board Member

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 $160 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 50 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.
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