The Memorial Foundation Inc appears to make concentrated, large-scale grants to regional public development entities in Tennessee. Its sole recorded grant funds the Southwest Tennessee Development District, suggesting a focus on community and economic development through support for regional planning and service organizations. The foundation gives direct institutional support rather than numerous small awards, and likely targets place-based impact within Tennessee.
Highly concentrated giving: a single large grant to a regional public development entity. Appears to favor one-time, sizable institutional support rather than many small or diversified awards.
Memorial Foundation Inc’s recent grant history is defined by a large award to the Southwest Tennessee Development District in Jackson, a signal that the foundation supports place-based public service infrastructure as well as direct nonprofit work. The pattern continues with sizable grants to organizations in Nashville and Madison, including Project Return, Nashville Rescue Mission, Fiftyforward Madison Station, and Madison Station Senior Center. Across the recent grants list, the foundation backs human services, health access, housing-related support, senior services, and community development organizations rather than a single narrow issue area. That mix aligns with its local giving footprint in Tennessee and its use of institutional grants that appear aimed at sustaining community-serving organizations. The scale is meaningful: awards in the recent record range from five figures into the low six figures, with repeated support for some recipients across multiple years. The foundation’s grantmaking shows a clear preference for organizations serving Tennessee communities, especially in the Nashville and Jackson areas.
In health-related work, Memorial Foundation Inc funded Siloam Health in Nashville with $100,000 in 2023 and $95,000 in 2024, then again with $80,000 in 2025. It also supported Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville with $80,000 in 2024 and $75,000 in 2025. For human services, the foundation gave $300,000 to Project Return in Nashville in 2023 and another $80,000 in 2024, while Nashville Rescue Mission received $250,000 in 2023. Senior-focused grants also appear in Madison, where Fiftyforward Madison Station received $200,000 in 2025 and Madison Station Senior Center received $200,000 in 2024. The recent record also includes support for housing and community stability through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows a very different upper range as well, with multiple grants at $80,000 to $300,000 and one at $624,324. Recipients repeat across years, including organizations that appear in 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to recurring support rather than one-time awards. The foundation is not listed as funding individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its active grant programs also accept unsolicited requests.
$4.4M
$135.1M
$5.3M
$6.3M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Notable grantees: Southwest Tennessee Development District
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 99% of grants go to recipients in Tennessee, and the country distribution is entirely U.S.-based. Nashville is the main recipient city in the recent record, with additional awards in Madison, Jackson, and Gallatin. The largest grant went to Jackson’s Southwest Tennessee Development District, while Madison-based recipients include Fiftyforward Madison Station and Madison Station Senior Center. Most other named recipients are in Nashville.
The recent grants point to community-serving nonprofits and public-benefit organizations in Tennessee. Examples include the Southwest Tennessee Development District in Jackson, Project Return and Nashville Rescue Mission in Nashville, and Madison-based senior service organizations such as Fiftyforward Madison Station and Madison Station Senior Center.
No. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, and 99% of grants go to recipients in Tennessee. The recent grants list is made up of Tennessee organizations in cities including Nashville, Madison, Jackson, and Gallatin.
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants record also includes larger awards, ranging from $75,000 to $624,324.
Yes. Both active grant programs accept unsolicited requests, including the Memorial Foundation General Grant Program and General Grantmaking (Memorial Foundation Grants).
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFTYFORWARD MADISON STATION | MADISON, TN | $200,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | NASHVILLE, TN | $100,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| YWCA OF NASHVILLE AND MIDDLE TN | NASHVILLE, TN | $90,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $85,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| SILOAM HEALTH | NASHVILLE, TN | $80,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| STARS NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $80,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| AGAPE | NASHVILLE, TN | $75,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| INTERFAITH DENTAL CLINIC OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $75,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $75,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| PROJECT RETURN | NASHVILLE, TN | $60,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $60,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| HOPE FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES | WESTMORELAND, TN | $60,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| MARTHA O'BRYAN CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| SAFE HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| FAITH FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| THE NEXT DOOR | NASHVILLE, TN | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| COMMUNITY CARE FELLOWSHIP | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| MEN OF VALOR | ANTIOCH, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| OASIS CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| TENNESSEE PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $45,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| NASHVILLE CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $45,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| WELCOME HOME MINISTRIES | NASHVILLE, TN | $45,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| THISTLE FARMS | NASHVILLE, TN | $45,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $45,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC | NASHVILLE, TN | $43,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| CONEXION AMERICAS | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| RENEWAL HOUSE | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| ANCORA TN | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| ROOM IN THE INN | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| THE VICTOR S JOHNSON III NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| 100 BLACK MEN OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| BACKFIELD IN MOTION | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| CROSSROADS CAMPUS | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| MONTHAVEN ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION | NASHVILLE, TN | $37,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| GRACE PLACE MINISTRY | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| GILDA'S CLUB MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| WESTMINSTER HOME CONNECTION | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| PENCIL FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $33,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA NASHVILLE-CHATTANOOGA | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| BUILDING LIVES FOUNDATION | FRANKLIN, TN | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
| CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | NASHVILLE, TN | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY |
FIFTYFORWARD MADISON STATION
$200,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$100,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
YWCA OF NASHVILLE AND MIDDLE TN
$90,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE
$85,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
SILOAM HEALTH
$80,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
STARS NASHVILLE
$80,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
AGAPE
$75,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
INTERFAITH DENTAL CLINIC OF NASHVILLE
$75,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER
$75,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
PROJECT RETURN
$60,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$60,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
HOPE FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES
$60,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
MARTHA O'BRYAN CENTER
$55,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
SAFE HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER
$55,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
FAITH FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
$55,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
THE NEXT DOOR
$55,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT
$50,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
COMMUNITY CARE FELLOWSHIP
$50,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
MEN OF VALOR
$50,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
OASIS CENTER
$50,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
TENNESSEE PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY
$50,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$45,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
NASHVILLE CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER
$45,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
WELCOME HOME MINISTRIES
$45,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
THISTLE FARMS
$45,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$45,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
$43,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
CONEXION AMERICAS
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
RENEWAL HOUSE
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
ANCORA TN
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
ROOM IN THE INN
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
THE VICTOR S JOHNSON III NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
100 BLACK MEN OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
BACKFIELD IN MOTION
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
CROSSROADS CAMPUS
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
MONTHAVEN ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
$40,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION
$37,500TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
GRACE PLACE MINISTRY
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
GILDA'S CLUB MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF TENNESSEE
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
WESTMINSTER HOME CONNECTION
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
YMCA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
$35,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
PENCIL FOUNDATION
$33,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
TEACH FOR AMERICA NASHVILLE-CHATTANOOGA
$30,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
BUILDING LIVES FOUNDATION
$30,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY
CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
$30,000TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY