The Bernard Lapides and Shirley W Lapides Foundation
Historical FunderMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 58-1556976 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,236.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BERNARD LAPIDES |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 SOUTH STREET, MEMPHIS TN 38103 |
| Phone | 9016812349 |
| Form and materials | LETTER STATING PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
64% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woman's Exchange of Memphis | Memphis, TN | General charitable purpose | $16,364 |
| American Federation of the Arts | New York, NY | Gift | $15,500 |
| Real Good Dog Resuce | Memphis, TN | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel | Memphis, TN | General charitable purpose | $3,236 |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation | Memphis, TN | Gift-Cathy l weil | $2,900 |
| Aperture Foundation | New York, NY | Gift-Mary lapides | $2,500 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | Gift-Mary lapides | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum | New York, NY | Gift-Mary lapides | $2,500 |
| Mifa | Memphis, TN | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Pool | New York, NY | Gift-Mary lapides | $1,500 |
| Henry S Jacobs Camp | Utica, MS | Gift-Mary lapides | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Gift-Cathy l weil | $1,000 |
| Mississippi Folk Art Foundation | Brandon, MS | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Extend | New York, NY | Gift-Mary lapides | $1,000 |
| Grace Evangelical Church | Germantown, TN | Gift-Cathy l weil | $1,000 |
| Violet Valley Bookstore | Water Valley, MS | Gift-Mary lapides | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $61,360 | 11 |
| 2023 | $53,015 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622029349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1556976
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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