Semmes-murphey Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Semmes-murphey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered in 2010, with $2,411,234 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
6325 Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38120 EIN 38-3790195 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▲ 29.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.0M
Net assets
$119K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Semmes-murphey Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -26% margin
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 Semmes-murphey Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Semmes-murphey Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Semmes-murphey Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6325 Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN, 38120
- City
- Memphis
- State
- Tennessee
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Graduate & Professional Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $917K (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $573KNet assets $119K
Operating margin
-26.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$692K
Total liabilities
$573K
Net assets
$119K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,411,234▲29.6% | $3,044,294▲24.2% | $118,888▼84.2% | $691,852▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,861,208▼15.4% | $2,450,151▲29.6% | $751,948▼43.9% | $955,360▼72.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,199,336▲25.8% | $1,890,956▲12.4% | $1,340,891▲29.9% | $3,517,963▲64.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,748,041▼28.0% | $1,682,432▼15.0% | $1,032,511▲6.8% | $2,140,877▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,427,340▲40.8% | $1,979,725▲17.6% | $966,902▲86.2% | $2,721,122▲114% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,724,520▲29.6% | $1,683,298▲0.3% | $519,287▲8.6% | $1,270,938▲67.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,331,084▲10.3% | $1,677,495▲13.1% | $478,065▼42.0% | $760,303▼37.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,207,070▲10.6% | $1,482,901▲49.7% | $824,477▼25.1% | $1,208,398▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,091,065▲31.4% | $990,568▲8.4% | $1,100,309▲10.1% | $1,140,405▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $830,273▼7.8% | $913,925▲18.0% | $999,811▼7.7% | $1,113,721▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $900,104▼1.8% | $774,346▲2.3% | $1,083,463▲13.1% | $1,109,543▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $916,657 | $756,610▲21.2% | $957,705▲20.1% | $994,037▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $624,416▲315% | $797,658▲20.5% | $852,694▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $150,621▲175041% | $662,191▲6.9% | $665,367▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $86 | $619,217 | $619,217 | 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.
Grants received · $720K total
5 grants to Semmes-murphey Foundation totaling $720K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation | Endovascular fellowship | 2018 | $180,095 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation | Endovascular fellowship | 2017 | $195,102 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation | Endovascular fellowships | 2016 | $165,086 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation | Endovascular fellowships | 2015 | $165,096 |
| Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | Sponsorship | 2015 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Semmes-murphey Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Semmes-murphey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-3790195, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Semmes-murphey Foundation's EIN?
- Semmes-murphey Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-3790195.
- How much revenue does Semmes-murphey Foundation report?
- Semmes-murphey Foundation reported $2,411,234 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Semmes-murphey Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Semmes-murphey Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Semmes-murphey Foundation (EIN 38-3790195) 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.