Public Benefit : Community Foundations
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
Strengthening our community through philanthropy
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (62.60) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 96.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 2.5% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0.7% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.00 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (39.66) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 9.6% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 5.4% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 4.54 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (22.93) |
Income Statement (FYE 04/2007)
Contact Information
Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
1900 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
tel: (901) 728-4600
fax: (901) 722-0010
EIN: 58-1723645
Leadership (FYE 04/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M. Fockler | President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $122,769 | 0.28% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Gid H. Smith | Former President (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $161,325 | 0.37% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis exists by raising funds for charitable purposes, and making grants to nonprofit organizations that help improve the quality of life in our community. The Foundation, one of almost 700 community foundations in the United States, was founded in 1969 by a group of business leaders. Since that time, we have awarded more than $375 million in grants. We manage assets of more than $300 million and house and maintain more than 950 charitable funds.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - TN | 62.60 | |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation - MI | 60.71 | |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta - GA | 69.30 | |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation - TX | 67.20 | |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego - CA | 65.04 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis - TN | 62.60 | |
| Austin Community Foundation - TX | 69.78 | |
| California Community Foundation - CA | 69.74 | |
| The Boston Foundation - MA | 69.67 | |
| East Bay Community Foundation - CA | 66.59 | |
| The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region - DC | 57.62 |  |
