Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered in 1998, with $125,427,924 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$125.4M
▲ 11.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$121.6M
Net assets
$224.7M
Employees
0
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc: 96% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc: 22 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The foundation exists to build god's kingdom by serving donors in the mid-south as they seek to provide resources for god's work in our community and throughout the world.
Revenue grew from $65.9M (FY2013) to $125.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$229.0M
Total liabilities
$4.3M
Net assets
$224.7M
Salaries & benefits
$607K
0% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,427,924▲11.8% | $121,642,535▲16.8% | $224,679,589▲4.8% | $229,008,769▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $112,152,644▲27.1% | $104,141,851▲21.7% | $214,326,148▲6.2% | $218,615,139▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $88,254,536▼3.7% | $85,596,944▲2.8% | $201,864,850▲3.3% | $209,700,256▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,666,650▲6.8% | $83,291,462▲24.8% | $195,373,060▼2.4% | $200,515,718▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $85,831,682▼11.1% | $66,763,810▼27.9% | $200,151,002▲30.6% | $205,748,037▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $96,503,400▲7.9% | $92,620,889▲30.2% | $153,235,084▼6.1% | $158,021,208▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $89,440,318▲24.4% | $71,126,814▲5.3% | $163,152,724▲23.5% | $168,425,160▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,889,080▼2.4% | $67,531,792▲2.1% | $132,096,458▲6.6% | $137,458,136▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $73,688,663▼17.0% | $66,165,897▼12.6% | $123,921,595▲5.0% | $131,072,725▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $88,760,500▲34.8% | $75,732,820▲166% | $118,020,744▲1.9% | $123,335,904▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,853,846 | $28,465,464▼20.6% | $115,776,025▲56.8% | $121,289,706▲55.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,852,573▲54.8% | $73,813,692▲22.9% | $78,017,753▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $23,160,536▼22.3% | $60,044,410▲1.6% | $65,726,512▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,821,355 | $59,115,541 | $61,400,778 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: B Rex Jones — $211,292 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Rex Jones | President/ceo | 40 | $211,292 |
| Shana R South | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $133,010 |
| Stephanie Jones | Secretary | 40 | $119,811 |
| Ben Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bill Martin | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brad Crawford | Chairman of the Board | 1 | — |
| Cheri Wells | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cory Davis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Bourland | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr James Murphy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Hamp Holcomb | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Harry Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Howard Eddings | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Howard Graham | Board Member | 1 | — |
| John Dudas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Katie Wilson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kemmons Wilson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ken Edmundson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Redd | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kirk Bailey | Board Member | 1 | — |
62 grants to Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc totaling $282.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Community Development Corporation Inc | Supported organization contribution to donor advised fund | 2024 | $42,869,747 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2024 | $321,400 |
| Christian Community Development Corporation Inc | Supported organization contribution to donor advised fund | 2023 | $41,156,603 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Philanthropy | 2023 | $859,020 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $225,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2023 | $78,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Christian Community Development Corporation Inc | Supported organization contribution to donor advised fund | 2022 | $24,724,669 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Philanthropy | 2022 | $859,020 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $310,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc | Philanthropy | 2022 | $44,630 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | General operational support | 2022 | $39,200 |
| Christian Community Development Corporation Inc | Supported organization contribution to donor advised fund | 2021 | $30,995,849 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $600,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $600,000 |
636 grants totaling $109.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Resource Group Inc | Human service | $14,772,047 |
| Servant Foundation | Arts, culture | $11,000,000 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | Religion | $6,044,645 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | Educational | $5,000,000 |
| New Hope Christian Academy Inc | Religion | $3,951,770 |
| Mission India | Philanthropy | $2,350,000 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc | Religion | $2,243,080 |
| St Georges Independent Schools Foundation | Religion | $2,114,825 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Educational | $1,833,440 |
| Seed Company Inc | Religion | $1,685,579 |
| City Leadership | Educational | $1,445,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Religion | $1,334,219 |
| Young Life | Religion | $1,287,479 |
| Crosstown Arts | Arts, culture | $1,257,047 |
| Collegiate School of Memphis | Youth devel | $1,174,895 |
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Data for Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-south Inc (EIN 62-1752885) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.