AI Summary
ARTSMEMPHIS is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting the arts in Memphis, having paid a total of $1.6 million in grants to 65 grantees in the filing year 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with ARTSMEMPHIS can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTING THE ARTS TO STRENGTHEN THE MEMPHIS COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc
MEMPHIS, TN
$1.4M
11%
OPERA MEMPHIS INC
Memphis, TN
$1.4M
10%
MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Memphis, TN
$1.2M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARTSMEMPHIS?
No. ARTSMEMPHIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARTSMEMPHIS give?
ARTSMEMPHIS 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 ARTSMEMPHIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARTSMEMPHIS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARTSMEMPHIS make each year?
In 2024, ARTSMEMPHIS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARTSMEMPHIS fund recently?
In 2024, ARTSMEMPHIS awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc, OPERA MEMPHIS INC, and MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARTSMEMPHIS?
ARTSMEMPHIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.