The Assisi Foundation Of Memphis Incorporated
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. is a private foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve Memphis and the Mid‑South. The website includes grantseeker guidance, application deadlines, community initiatives, contact details, and staff/leadership information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized Memphis or Mid‑South nonprofits with clear community impact projects (capital campaigns, health services, education, housing, or capacity-building) and the ability to use an online proposal portal.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Memphis or serves the Mid‑South region.
- • Project aligns with community development, education, health, housing, or workforce development.
- • Request size fits mid‑range to large grants (many grants around $50k to multiple $100ks and some $1M+ awards).
- • Clear demonstration of measurable local impact and capacity for implementation.
- • Willingness to use the foundation's online application portal and meet published deadlines.
Geography
Granting is heavily concentrated in Tennessee: nearly all dollars stayed in the foundation's home state in the latest year, with only token amounts to other states despite a handful of states appearing on the list.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad portfolio—about 43 grants to 42 distinct recipients—indicating a diverse set of independent organizations funded rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists: 26 new grantees appeared in the latest year (roughly 62% new), and the foundation maintains public application guidance and an online portal, supporting realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
