Plough Foundation
Memphis, Tennessee · EIN 237175983 · Private foundation
Plough Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $0 in giving and $22.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 152 individual grants from this funder — $63.9M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Plough Foundation funds
Plough Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, libraries & literacy, youth development.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel PROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $4.0M | 2020 |
| Temple Israel PROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $4.0M | 2022 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation PROGRAM SUPPORT | Germantown, TN | $3.5M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Plough Foundation
Plough Foundation's public filing indicates it does not accept unsolicited grant applications — its giving generally goes to organizations it has identified or already has a relationship with. That does not make it unreachable. The realistic path in is relationship first: find a board connection, attend something it convenes, or send a brief, warm introduction long before any ask. You can review the foundation directly at plough.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Plough Foundation
- Does Plough Foundation accept grant applications?
- Plough Foundation reports that it does not accept unsolicited applications. Its giving is directed to organizations it has identified itself. Building a relationship before any ask is the realistic way in.
- What does Plough Foundation fund?
- Plough Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Temple Israel, Memphis Jewish Federation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Plough Foundation give in grants?
- Plough Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $0 in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $63.9M over 152 grants.
- Where is Plough Foundation located?
- Plough Foundation is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237175983.
- How can I find foundations similar to Plough Foundation?
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