THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Memphis, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
62-6046687
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Memphis, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
62-6046687
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a grantmaking scale of $1.9 million distributed among 133 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine fit with their funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS FOUNDATION
$1.5M
14%

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION INC
$650K
6%

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC
$628K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, New York, and Louisiana. 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 THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION INC, and BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE KEMMONS WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s website.
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