The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Memphis

Memphis is home to 8k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $14b in revenue and employ 75k individuals.

How Large Are Memphis, TN Nonprofits?

Organizations By Employee Count

176

1-5

78

6-10

95

11-25

61

26-50

61

51-100

47

101-250

31

250-1000

12

1000+

Employee Count Buckets

Number of Organizations

Organizations By Revenue Level

195

$50k-250k

264

$250k-1M

222

$1M-5M

63

$5M-10M

48

$10M-25M

30

$25M-100M

18

$100M+

Org Revenue Buckets

Number of Organizations

Where Do Memphis, TN Nonprofits Focus?

The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.

*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.

Explore Nonprofits in Memphis, TN

Memphis Country Club

Memphis, TN

Assets: $45m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL CLUB PROVIDING ACTIVITIES TO ITS MEMBERS.

Turley Foundation Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $45m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER MEMPHIS, INC. IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE MISSION.

Kappa Delta Foundation Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $44m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE KAPPA DELTA FOUNDATION IS TO SECURE FUNDS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL, LEADERSHIP AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF KAPPA DELTA SORORITY.

Mid-South Food Bank

Memphis, TN

Assets: $44m

Revenue: $120m

MISSION:

COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THOSE IN NEED.

Fleetwood Foundation Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $44m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $44m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

The Works Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $40m

Revenue: $40m

MISSION:

THE WORKS, INC. REBUILDS, RESTORES, AND RENEWS MEMPHIS NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH INNOVATION, ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION.

Memphis Business Academy

Memphis, TN

Assets: $39m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

MEMPHIS BUSINESS ACADEMY IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY THE SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION. THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN MATH, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGE ARTS WITH A BUSINESS/FINANCE EMPHASIS.

Housing Preservation Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

Ups Employees Credit Union

Memphis, TN

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

CREDIT UNION - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERS.

Belz 2008 Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $38m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTION OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS.

Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $36m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM (NCRM), LOCATED AT THE HISTORIC LORRAINE MOTEL, HONORS AND PRESERVES THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING. WE CHRONICLE THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND TELL THE STORY OF THE ONGOING STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. WE EDUCATE AND SERVE AS A CATALYST TO INSPIRE ACTION TO CREATE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.

Grace Foundation Of Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $34m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH, INC. IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE MISSION.

Nautilus Management Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $34m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO OWN, OPERATE, PROVIDE SERVICES TO SUPPORT, OR OTHERWISE MAINTAIN STUDENT HOUSING FACILITIES WHERE KAPPA DELTA SORORITY MEMBERS LIVE TOGETHER, COMMINGLE OR ENGAGE IN SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE THE SORORITY'S MISSION AND OBJECTIVES.

Ballet Memphis Corporation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $34m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform primarily ballet.

Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Memphis, TN

Assets: $34m

Revenue: $272k

MISSION:

TO ACCEPT DONATIONS/HONORARIUMS/MEMORIALS/BEQUESTS FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS.

Memphis Jewish Community Center

Memphis, TN

Assets: $33m

Revenue: $8m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the neighborhood-based multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.

Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $33m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide assistance for people who want to control the size of their families and the spacing of their children, either through some form of birth control or naturally.

Metropolitan Inter-Faith Assoc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $32m

Revenue: $15m

MISSION:

MIFA SUPPORTS THE INDEPENDENCE OF VULNERABLE SENIORS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS THROUGH HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS.

Belz Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $32m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.