JR HYDE III FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$12.9M
Grants
141
Median Grant
$38K
Organizations Funded
120
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Foundation Overview
Mission
To create a thriving, unified Memphis for all; We are driven by making Memphis a better place and work with innovators, educators, entrepreneurs and dreamers to achieve this goal
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Q2 funding cycle resulted in a $37.65 million investment in 22 organizations working to build a thriving Memphis, bringing the foundation's total investment to more than $250 million since 1992
How to Apply
Applications accepted year-round with three submission deadlines: February 1, May 1 and August 1. May 1 deadline is only for existing grantees seeking renewal. First email the relevant program staff before applying. Complete application in Foundant system. Response within 12 weeks of submission
Does Not Fund
Does not accept requests from political organizations or individuals
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$12.9M
Grants
141
Median
$38K
States
13
$12.8M
Grants
130
Median
$40K
States
13
$11.9M
Grants
155
Median
$25K
States
11
Grant Size Distribution
$38K
Typical Grant (Median)
$50
Smallest
$3K
25th Pctile
$90K
75th Pctile
$1.7M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $3K and $90K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.7M
2024
MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART
TN · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT / SUPPORT FOR THE BRIDGE FUND
$900K
2024
MEMPHIS MEDICAL DISTRICT COLLABORATIVE
TN · SUPPORT TO BUILD INDIVIDUAL STAFF CAPACITY TO LEAD / GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$850K
2024
MEMPHIS EDUCATION FUND
TN · SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATION GRANTMAKING/SUPPORT FOR INTERVENTION SOFTWARE AND TEACHER AND STUDENT INCENTIVES
$750K
2024
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
TN · SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS & THE 2022 FREEDOM AWARD
$701K
2024
WOLF RIVER CONSERVANCY
TN · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/SUPPORT FOR THE NAE GRANT APPLICATION/SUPPORT FOR THE RAISE GRANT APPLICATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.