$1.5 Million in New Funding to Advance a Thriving, Unified Memphis
The grants – approved as part of the Foundation’s Q3 funding cycle – are given to 15 organizations working across Memphis in four impact areas: Education, Arts & Culture, Neighborhoods & Public Spaces, and Leadership & Civic Pride. Each project is designed to accelerate progress toward three outcomes: access and opportunity, connectivity and vibrancy, and visionary leadership.
“Our mission is to build a thriving, unified Memphis for all. These grants reflect our belief in the power of local leadership, creative collaboration, and bold ideas to transform our city. We’re proud to support partners who are making Memphis more equitable, vibrant, and connected every day.”
Barbara Hyde, Chair and CEO, Hyde Family Foundation
Since its founding in 1992, Hyde Family Foundation has invested more than $250 million in Memphis. Visit impact area pages for a complete list of current grantees.
Q3 Grants by Impact Area
Education
Closing the achievement gap by investing in learning resources and supports, successful school models, and great teaching and leadership talent to make a high-quality education available to every child in Memphis.
Attendance Works
Beacon College Preparatory
Compass Community Schools
Instruction Partners
Leadership Preparatory
The Memphis Lift
Tennesseans for Quality Education
Arts & Culture
Making Memphis ‘Culture City’ with investments in signature cultural assets, emerging and established arts organizations, and a robust creative support system to create an arts and culture ecosystem that reflects and elevates Memphis.
Memphis Music Initiative
Opera Memphis
Playhouse on the Square
Neighborhoods & Public Spaces
Elevating Memphians’ quality of life by investing in inclusive, livable neighborhoods and great parks, trails and public spaces to create a city that Memphians love to be in and that attracts new residents.
Memphis Parks
City Parks Alliance
United Housing, Inc.
Leadership & Civic Pride
Building the next generation of visionary leadership and supporting a positive, forward-looking civic brand and narrative for Memphis.
BRIDGES USA
Volunteer Odyssey