Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation
Accepts applications
Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $16,364. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$16,364
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,360 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,015 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $61,360 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 17 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bernard Lapides 710 South Street, Memphis, TN 38103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 681-2349 |
| What to submit | Letter stating purpose |
What Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $35,500 |
| New York | 5 | $23,000 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $8,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woman's Exchange of Memphis | General charitable purpose | $16,364 |
| American Federation of the Arts | Gift | $15,500 |
| Real Good Dog Resuce | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | General charitable purpose | $3,236 |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation | Gift-cathy l weil | $2,900 |
| Aperture Foundation | Gift-mary lapides | $2,500 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Gift-mary lapides | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum | Gift-mary lapides | $2,500 |
| Mifa | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pool | Gift-mary lapides | $1,500 |
| Henry S Jacobs Camp | Gift-mary lapides | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Gift-cathy l weil | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Folk Art Foundation | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Extend | Gift-mary lapides | $1,000 |
| Grace Evangelical Church | Gift-cathy l weil | $1,000 |
| Violet Valley Bookstore | Gift-mary lapides | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Horizon Bank
Questions people ask
Does Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Horizon Bank (Trustee).
What does Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and faith communities.