The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc
Accepts applications
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.4 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $84,894 and the largest $2.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11.4 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$84,894
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$233 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.5 million the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 | $13.5 million | 43 | $223 million |
| 2024 | $11.4 million | 48 | $233 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Assisi Foundation of Memphis in 515 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN 38117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 684-1564 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See attachment 3 |
What The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 43 | $11.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Civil Rights Museum | Become the dream capital campaign | $2.5 million |
| Friends for All | Main facility renovation project | $1.0 million |
| Individual | South city early childhood education center | $1.0 million |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Cell + gene therapy | $750,000 |
| Youth Villages | Memphis allies | $500,000 |
| Memphis Rock'n'soul Inc | New building & relocation capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Lifedoc Health | Catalyzing change to transform memphis healthcare | $500,000 |
| Alliance Healthercare Services | Crisis wellness center | $500,000 |
| Hospitality Hub of Memphis | Emergency shelter expansion | $500,000 |
| CTC fbo BINGHAMPTON LAND TRUST | Affordable housing seed funding | $450,000 |
| Individual | $411,088 | |
| Shelby Farms Park Conservancy | Park ranger fleet | $275,000 |
| Individual | Tropical plant collection glasshouse | $250,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis | Launching and building the entrepreneurial pipeline | $248,115 |
| Individual | $200,000 | |
| Regional One Health Foundation | One health support | $200,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation | Soulsville foundation: music employs | $175,000 |
| Room in the Inn- Memphis | Recuperative care center | $150,000 |
| Pure Youth Alliance | Capacity building | $150,000 |
| Regionsmart | Maximizing regional capacity for federal grants | $125,000 |
| Mayor's Institute for Excellence in | Data mid-south: civic data platform | $110,000 |
| Community Alliance for Homeless | Homeless service system implementation | $100,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Micr sustainability | $100,000 |
| Individual | $91,500 | |
| Individual | Exterior lighting upgrades | $78,287 |
| Start Co | Food urbanite | $75,000 |
| Individual | Water warriors | $75,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Mjcc inclusive summer camp program | $61,233 |
| Overton Park Conservancy | Environmental education programming | $60,000 |
| Fire Museum of Memphis | Fire safety escape room | $50,000 |
| Individual | Center for chaplaincy studies partnership | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Memphis | Advancing animal welfare | $35,000 |
| Individual | Capacity building and expansion | $25,000 |
| Individual | Empowerment fund | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | Supporting our memphis caseload 25/26 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Memphis low vision program | $25,000 |
| Various Charities | 2024 giving | $20,000 |
| Individual | 3 year strategic planning + staff development | $20,000 |
| Wreg | Knowledge bowl | $15,000 |
| Individual | Bring your soul campaign 2024 | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack A Belz
- Thomas C Farnsworth III
- Harry Goldsmith
- Nisha Powers
- Carol Johnson Dean
- Molitor Ford Jr
- Marvin Davis
- Ronald A Belz
- David Scully
- Martin Regan
- Barbara Daush
- Ellen Klyce
- Beverly Robertson
- Charles D Schaffler
- Frank Gusmus
Questions people ask
Does The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See attachment 3.
How much does The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc give?
$11.4 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $84,894.
Who runs The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack A Belz (Director), Thomas C Farnsworth III (Director), Harry Goldsmith (Director) and Nisha Powers (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.