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WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS

WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-2207247
Regional Funder
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WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS

Memphis, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
58-2207247
Regional Funder

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking to support local nonprofits, having distributed $1.7 million across 71 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE WOMEN'S PROGRAMS AND LEADERSHIP
Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
71
Multi-year grantees
76%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

50

Median 1st year grant
$14.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$18.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
S
Shante Avant
Board Member
C
Cathy Lu
Board Member
C
Catherine Gammill
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS?
No. WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS give?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Missouri, and New York. 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 WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include URBAN STRATEGIES INC, RISE MEMPHIS INC, and KNOWLEDGE QUEST INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER MEMPHIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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