The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc
Memphis, TN · EIN 62-1469984. Reported 290 grants totalling $10.9M to 129 recipients across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $3,500 and $15,000; the smallest was $100 and the largest $1,200,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Christian School | Cordova, TN | $1,800,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Bellevue Baptist Church | Cordova, TN | $1,207,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc | Memphis, TN | $1,200,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Church Health | Memphis, TN | $1,000,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | $731,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| University of North Alabama Foundation | Florence, AL | $429,484 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Favor International Inc | Bradenton, FL | $348,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Lifewise Inc | Hilliard, OH | $300,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Shoals Christian School | Florence, AL | $260,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Stand for Truth Inc | Hilliard, OH | $200,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| West Cancer Foundation | Germantown, TN | $178,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Bellvue Foundation Inc | Cordova, TN | $159,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Agape Child & Family Services | Memphis, TN | $155,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $155,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Mailbox Club | Valdosta, GA | $140,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| ARISE2READ | Memphis, TN | $125,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mid South Food Bank | Memphis, TN | $125,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Restoration Academy Inc | Fairfield, AL | $120,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation | Union City, TN | $110,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Bellevue Foundation Inc | Cordova, TN | $109,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Disciple Makers Network | Memphis, TN | $105,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| First Baptist Church of Florence | Florence, AL | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Woodmont Baptist Church | Florence, AL | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Neighborhood Christian Centers Inc | Memphis, TN | $97,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain, MS | $95,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | Memphis, TN | $75,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Calvary Rescue Mission | Memphis, TN | $70,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| The Bill & Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation | Union City, TN | $70,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Memphis Leadership Foundation | Memphis, TN | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| The Collegiate School of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $60,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Northrise University Initiative | Scottsdale, AZ | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, TN | $45,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Pioneer Missions Global | Jackson, TN | $45,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Downline Ministries | Memphis, TN | $41,700 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Christ Community Health Sciences | Memphis, TN | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Eikon Ministries | Memphis, TN | $37,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Advance Memphis | Memphis, TN | $35,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Bluff Park United Methodist Church | Hoover, AL | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ International (cru) | Orlando, FL | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Standing Near the Cross Inc | Oakland, TN | $30,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Cape Bible Chapel Inc | Cape Girardeau, MO | $27,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Memphis Oral School for the Deaf | Germantown, TN | $25,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Redeemer City to City | New York, NY | $25,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Secrets Savored Inc | Cordova, TN | $25,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Transform Church | Cordova, TN | $25,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Reel Life International Inc | Birmingham, AL | $23,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Ronnie Tullos Evangelistic Association Inc | Ellendale, TN | $22,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Shepherd's Haven | Arlington, TN | $22,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Barnabas E3 Ministries | Arlington, TN | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Memphis, TN | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mifa | Memphis, TN | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mission Increase | Portland, OR | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mission One Inc | Phoenix, AZ | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Orphanos Foundation | Cordova, TN | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Su CASA Family Ministries | Memphis, TN | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| The Center for Executive Leadership | Birmingham, AL | $19,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Evangelical Alliance Mission (team) | Carol Stream, IL | $17,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Campus Outreach | Memphis, TN | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Red Zone Ministries | Memphis, TN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Refugee Memphis | Memphis, TN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Visible Music College | Memphis, TN | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| One By One Ministries | Memphis, TN | $14,300 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| For the Kingdom Camp | Memphis, TN | $12,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Memphis, TN | $12,500 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Training Pastors International | Grenada, MS | $11,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Truth Seekers Fellowship | Memphis, TN | $11,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Campus Outreach - Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Center for Religious Expression Inc | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Christ Community Health Services | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Crosslink Memphis Inc | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Dowline Ministries | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Friends of Nazareth | Florence, AL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Highland Church of Christ | Cordova, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Legacy Christian Academy | Killen, AL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mission Voice Network Ministries | Clarksville, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morning Center - Memphis | Memphis, TN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Phoenix Benefit Club of Birmingham Inc | Birmingham, AL | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Sav a Life Inc | Vestavia, AL | $9,500 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Menistry Inc | Collierville, TN | $9,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Blue Streak Scholarship Fund Inc | Memphis, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ International | Edmonds, WA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten | Memphis, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Forever Young Incorporated | Collierville, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Global Banjara Baptist Ministries International Inc | China Springs, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Holcomb Ministries | Birmingham, AL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Leadership Empowerment Center | Memphis, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Luis Palau Evangelistic Association | Portland, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation | Birmingham, AL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shepherd's Haven of Rest Ministries Inc | Arlington, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Springdale Baptist Church | Memphis, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Support Committee for Alabama National Cemetery | Montevallo, AL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Team | Carol Stream, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Victory Ranch | Bolivar, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Harvest Church of Memphis | Germantown, TN | $4,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Campus Outreach | Birmingham, AL | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Als Association Alabama Chapter | Birmingham, AL | $3,800 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Kidfit Inc | Birmingham, AL | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| F3 Birmingham Foundation | Birmingham, AL | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nexus Leaders Inc | Memphis, TN | $3,000 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Briarwood Christian Schools | Birmingham, AL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Briarwood Presbyterian Church | Birmingham, AL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Leaders Building Leaders | Florence, AL | $2,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Methodist Healthcare Foundation | Memphis, TN | $2,500 | 5 | 5 | 2024 |
| Mission to the World Pca Inc | Atlanta, GA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | Birmingham, AL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Billy Gray Ministries Inc | Destin, FL | $2,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Christ Community Church Memphis | Memphis, TN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Family Action Council of Tn Inc | Franklin, TN | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Love Worth Finding | Memphis, TN | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Prayers at Work Inc | Memphis, TN | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Church Health Center | Memphis, TN | $1,835 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alliance for Law and Liberty Inc | Franklin, TN | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Greater Middle Baptist Church | Memphis, TN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kirksville R-III School District | Kirksville, MO | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| North American Mission Board | Atlanta, GA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Path of Grace Inc | Miramar Beach, FL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Charlotte, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| World Cataract Foundation | Memphis, TN | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Riverside Chapel Baptist Church | West Point, MS | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| North Alabama Christian Children's Home | Florence, AL | $300 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Campbell Foundation | Germantown, TN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Exchange Club Family Center | Memphis, TN | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tennessee Sheriff's Association | Lebanon, TN | $100 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
66 of 129 (51%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 66%, across 4 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South Inc
SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 206 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 52 | $2,021,100 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 49 | $1,989,984 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 63 | $2,148,000 | $7,500 |
| 2023 | 65 | $1,702,335 | $9,500 |
| 2024 | 61 | $2,996,600 | $10,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
77% of its giving went to organizations in Tennessee. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Tennessee.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 6075 Poplar Avenue Ste 130, Memphis, TN, 38119. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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