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Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

Memphis, Tennessee  ·  EIN 626046687  ·  Private foundation

Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.3M in grants paid and $41.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 280 individual grants from this funder — $7.6M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$41.4M
Total assets
280
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation funds

Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education, k-12 education, sports & recreation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationK-12 EducationSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, youth pop.

black communitiesfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Tennessee Foundation Inc
GENERAL - OPERATING
Knoxville, TN$650K2024
University of Memphis Foundation
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$416K2019
Memphis Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$250K2022
Junior Achievement of Memphis
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$250K2022
Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$202K2022
University of Memphis Foundation
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$200K2020
University of Memphis Foundation
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$175K2023
Crosstown Arts
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$166K2019
Emmanuel Center Inc
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$150K2024
Memphis Bridge Lighting Inc
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$125K2019
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$125K2020
Memphis Bridge Lighting Inc
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$125K2020
Knowledge Quest
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$105K2024
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$102K2024
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
GENERAL - OPERATING
Memphis, TN$102K2023

Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.6M
2020$1.3M
2022$1.3M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

From Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“JANUARY 15 AND AUGUST 15”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at kwff.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation

Does Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation fund?
Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include University of Tennessee Foundation Inc, University of Memphis Foundation, Memphis Shelby County Law Enforcement Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation give in grants?
Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.6M over 280 grants.
Where is Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation located?
Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 626046687.
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About this profile. This page is built from Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.