Memorial Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Tennessee · EIN 62-1202302 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.4M
Organizations funded182
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$135.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiftyforward Madison Station | Madison, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $200,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $100,000 |
| YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $90,000 |
| Operation Stand Down Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $85,000 |
| Siloam Health | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80,000 |
| Stars Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $80,000 |
| Agape | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic of Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| Sexual Assault Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $75,000 |
| Hope Family Health Services | Westmoreland, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60,000 |
| Project Return | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $60,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55,000 |
| Martha O'bryan Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55,000 |
| The Next Door | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $55,000 |
| Community Care Fellowship | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Men of Valor | Antioch, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Nashville Food Project | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Oasis Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Prison Outreach Ministry | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45,000 |
| Nashville Conflict Resolution Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45,000 |
| Thistle Farms | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45,000 |
| Welcome Home Ministries | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $45,000 |
| National Museum of African American Music | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $43,000 |
| 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Ancora Tn | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Conexion Americas | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Crossroads Campus | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center | Hendersonville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Nashville International Center for Empowerment | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Renewal House | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Room in the Inn | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| The Victor S Johnson III Nashville Children's Alliance | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $40,000 |
| Nashville Public Television | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $37,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Family & Children's Service | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Grace Place Ministry | Hendersonville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Westminster Home Connection | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $35,000 |
| Pencil Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $33,000 |
| Building Lives Foundation | Franklin, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Family Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Hope Clinic for Women | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| New Beginnings Center | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| St Luke's Community House | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Teach for America Nashville-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $30,000 |
| Casa Nashville | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $27,500 |
| Corner to Corner | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $27,500 |
| Nashville Chamber Public Benefit Foundation | Nashville, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $27,500 |
| Ashley's Place | Gallatin, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $26,000 |
| Best Buddies Tennessee | Brentwood, TN | To further one or more of the exempt purposes of the charity | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 182 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,374,880 | 182 |
| 2023 | $5,330,020 | 194 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102771
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1202302
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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