Memphis Jewish Federation
Grantmaking foundation in Memphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-0475747
- Tennessee
- Memphis
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Tennessee
- Total giving
- $2.6MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $30MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FEDERATION SERVES AS A CENTRAL FUNDRAISING AND ALLOCATION AGENCY IN THE MEMPHIS METROPOLITAN AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF JEWISH ACTIVITIES AND PROMOTES HARMONY, UNDERSTANDING AND GOOD RELATIONS AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND THE LARGER COMMUNITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Foundation of North America | $840K | 2021 |
| Memphis Jewish Community Center | $300K | 2021 |
| Margolin Hewbrew Academy | $170K | 2021 |
| Memphis Jewish Home | $110K | 2021 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | $110K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: memjfed.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.