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 Union Mission Support Corporation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $160k

MISSION:

THE CORPORATION IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS OF, AND/OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF MEMPHIS UNION MISSION, A TENNESSEE NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)3 AND 509(A)1 OF THE CODE.

Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

PI KAPPA ALPHA FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT FORMED AS A PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1948 TO COLLECT, MANAGE AND PRESERVE HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS FOR PI KAPPA ALPHA CHAPTERS AND HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE PUBLIC RECORD KEEPING OF A GOLD STAR MEMORIAL, OWNERSHIP OF A MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, AND TO AID, PROMOTE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF PI KAPPA ALPHA MEMBERS AND OTHER STUDENTS ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ASSIST COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MEETING THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND PROGRAM ASSISTANCE. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE PRIMARY CHARITABLE ARM OF THE PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY.

Memphis Zoo Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $25m

MISSION:

TO MANAGE AND SUPPORT THE MEMPHIS ZOO AND AQUARIUM IN ITS EFFORTS TO PRESERVE WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH.

Baptist Memorial Home Care Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $22m

Revenue: $7m

MISSION:

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOME CARE, INC. PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL HOSPICE SERVICES REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, OR AGE.

First Horizon Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $2m

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.

John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust

Memphis, TN

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

National Ornamental Metal Museum Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND ADVANCE THE ART AND CRAFT OF FINE METALWORK.

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Memphis

Memphis, TN

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE ACTIVITY PROGRAM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN MEMPHIS, TN.

The Soulsville Charter School Llc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

THE SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR STUDENTS IN SCHOOLS FAILING TO MAKE ADEQUATE PROGRESS, AS DEFINED BY THE STATE'S ACCOUNTABILITY. THE SCHOOL OFFERS RIGOROUS ACADEMICS IN A MUSIC AND ARTS RICH LEARNING ENVIROMENT.

Plough Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $21m

Revenue: $7m

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.

Urban Renaissance Partners Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

URBAN RENAISSANCE PARTNERS (URP) REVITALIZES URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING ENERGY EFFICIENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ON WHOLISTIC SOLUTIONS TO PERSISTENT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISTRESS. URP WORKS IN A COLLABORATIVE MANNER AND STRIVES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY TARGETED, WHOLE BLOCK STRATEGIES

Canale Foundation Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $249k

MISSION:

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

Bridges Usa Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $322k

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH. THE SOLE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE NON-PROFIT ACTIVITIES OF BRIDGES USA, INC.

Methodist Healthcare Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $20m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

TO UPLIFT METHODIST LE BONHEUR HEALTHCARE'S COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY THROUGH PHILANTHROPY, HEALTH ADVOCACY, AND A VISION OF HEALING AND HOPE.

Feeding The Need

Memphis, TN

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $193k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Human Services major group area.

Roh Investment Co Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $19m

MISSION:

ROH INVESTMENT CO., INC. IS A TENNESSEE NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING THE CHARITABLE FUNCTIONS AND CARRYING OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, A TENNESSEE NONPROFIT CORPORATION. SCHCC'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE PEOPLE IT SERVES BY PROVIDING COMPASSIONATE CARE AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AT ITS MEDICAL FACILITY.

Memphis Land Bank Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $-569k

MISSION:

TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, DEVELOP, LEASE, MANAGE, OPERATE, SELL AND OTHERWISE DEAL WITH SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IN PARTICULAR ASSISTING THE LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY IN PROVIDING HOUSING TO LOW AND VERY LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.

Kipp Memphis Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

OVERSEES THE QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND GROWTH OF KIPP SCHOOLS IN MEMPHIS.

Memphis Rise Academy Inc

Memphis, TN

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION.

Hugo Dixon Foundation

Memphis, TN

Assets: $19m

Revenue: $75k

MISSION:

TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE OPERATING AND BUILDING EXPENSES TO THE DIXON GALLERY AND GARDENS