The Hyde Family Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 15 Memphis-based organizations, supporting projects that strengthen education, arts and culture, neighborhoods and public spaces, and leadership and civic pride. Each initiative aims to advance three key outcomes: access and opportunity, citywide connectivity and vibrancy, and visionary leadership.
“Our mission is to build a thriving, unified Memphis for all,” said Barbara Hyde, Chair and CEO of Hyde Family Foundation. “These grants reflect our belief in the power of local leadership, creative collaboration, and bold ideas to transform our city. We’re proud to support partners who are making Memphis more equitable, vibrant, and connected every day.”
Since its founding in 1992, the Hyde Family Foundation has invested over $250 million in Memphis. A complete list of current grantees is available on the Foundation’s impact area pages.
Q3 Grants by Impact Area
Education
These grants focus on closing the achievement gap by supporting learning resources, successful school models, and strong teaching and leadership talent—helping ensure every Memphis child has access to a high-quality education.
- Attendance Works
- Beacon College Preparatory
- Compass Community Schools
- Instruction Partners
- Leadership Preparatory
- The Memphis Lift
- Tennesseans for Quality Education
Arts & Culture
Investments in Memphis’ signature cultural assets, arts organizations, and creative support systems aim to elevate the city’s arts ecosystem and strengthen its identity as a cultural hub.
- Memphis Music Initiative
- Opera Memphis
- Playhouse on the Square
Neighborhoods & Public Spaces
Grants support inclusive, livable neighborhoods, along with parks, trails, and public spaces that make Memphis a city residents love and newcomers are drawn to.
- Memphis Parks
- City Parks Alliance
- United Housing, Inc.
Leadership & Civic Pride
Funding builds the next generation of visionary leaders while promoting a positive civic narrative and forward-looking brand for Memphis.
- BRIDGES USA
- Volunteer Odyssey
These investments reflect the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to making Memphis a more equitable, vibrant, and connected city for all residents.
