A thriving Memphis for all

Sleeves rolled up philanthropy. Joining forces for Memphis.

We invest in the people building a better Memphis.

We’re long-term partners to the teachers, artists, neighborhood leaders, and entrepreneurs who make Memphis work, and the organizations that support them.

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Arts & Culture

Backing the artists and institutions who fuel our creative identity.

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Education

Preparing every Memphis student for college, career, and life.

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Leadership & Civic Pride

Strengthening the leaders and stories that shape our city’s future.

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Neighborhoods & Spaces

Parks, public spaces, and housing that makes Memphis more livable.

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News

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Hyde Family Foundation awards more than $3 million in grants, more than half directed to education

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Twenty-three Memphis partners received new funding, from teacher residencies and theater to the riverfront. New investments also help young people move from a diploma to credentials and careers, and open up access to reliable transportation.

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In The News

TEFAF Talks: Barbara Hyde joins Derek Fordjour and Zoe Kahr to talk Memphis Art Museum

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One of the world's leading art fairs dedicated a panel to Memphis, covering the museum's riverfront location and the decisions that shaped it.

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Barbara and Pitt Hyde on Hyde Square, Memphis Art Museum, and What It Means for Memphis

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In a conversation with The Daily Memphian's Geoff Calkins, the Hydes explain why the museum carries the city's name and how it can support new vibrancy Downtown.

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