The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc
Historical FunderMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-1558722 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE ASSISI FOUNDATION OF MEMPHIS IN |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 ERIN DRIVE, MEMPHIS TN 38117 |
| Phone | 9016841564 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHMENT 3 |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHMENT 3 |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHMENT 3 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Civil Rights Museum | Memphis, TN | Become the dream capital campaign | $2,500,000 |
| Friends for All | Memphis, TN | Main facility renovation project | $1,000,000 |
| Memphis Rock'n'soul Inc | Memphis, TN | New building & relocation capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Alliance Healthercare Services | Memphis, TN | Crisis wellness center | $500,000 |
| Binghampton Land Trust | Memphis, TN | Affordable housing seed funding | $450,000 |
| Regional One Health Foundation | Memphis, TN | One health support | $200,000 |
| Soulsville Foundation | Memphis, TN | Soulsville foundation: music employs | $175,000 |
| Pure Youth Alliance | Memphis, TN | Capacity building | $150,000 |
| Mayor's Institute for Excellence in | Memphis, TN | Data mid-south: civic data platform | $110,000 |
| Community Alliance for Homeless | Memphis, TN | Homeless service system implementation | $100,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | Memphis, TN | Micr sustainability | $100,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | Memphis, TN | Mjcc inclusive summer camp program | $61,233 |
| Fire Museum of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Fire safety escape room | $50,000 |
| Memphis Theological Seminary | Memphis, TN | Center for chaplaincy studies partnership | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Advancing animal welfare | $35,000 |
| Safeways Incorporated | Cordova, TN | Capacity building and expansion | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | Memphis, TN | Supporting our memphis caseload 25/26 | $25,000 |
| Various Charities | Memphis, TN | 2024 giving | $20,000 |
| Crosstown Radio Partnership | Memphis, TN | 3 year strategic planning + staff development | $20,000 |
| Center for Effective Philanthropy | Cambridge, MA | 2025 dues | $5,000 |
| Regional One Foundation | Memphis, TN | Board chair honorarium | $5,000 |
| Lebonheur Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Board chair honorarium | $5,000 |
The return also lists 26 grants to individuals ($5,409,540). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Healthcare Services | Memphis, TN | Crisis wellness center | $1,500,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | Sustaining R1 and community based research | $850,000 |
| Memphis Rock 'N'soul Inc | Memphis, TN | New building & relocation capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Tennessee Innocence Project | Memphis, TN | Supporting our caseload 25/26 | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,495,773 | 55 |
| 2023 | $10,499,512 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620779349101007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1558722
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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