ARTSmemphis envisions an accessible, impactful and sustainable arts community with abundant and inclusive engagement. 

As the primary convenor, connector, advocate, and funder for the arts in our community, philanthropic partnership drives our vision and enables us to provide over $3 million in grant funding annually. We are grateful to ARTSmemphis contributors who made a financial commitment between July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.

$250,000+
AutoZone
FedEx Corporation
First Horizon Foundation

$100,000+
Belz Foundation
Doug Carpenter & Associates, LLC***
Hyde Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Lawrence
Tennessee Arts Commission

$50,000+
Mr. and Mrs. Myron M. Mall
McEniry Family Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts

$25,000+
Anonymous
Assisi Foundation of Memphis
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Connell
Mrs. Tommie Dunavant
Mr. Mark Goshorn Jones
Mrs. Jerome B. Makowsky
Mr. and Mrs. McNeal B. McDonnell
Memphis Tourism
Mr. Andrew B. Scoggin
South House Co.***

This list represents all contributions to ARTSmemphis including in-kind, charitable contributions, special initiative support or designated grant programs, and events. In this list, contributions from events includes sponsorship, donations and ticket packages above $300.
Special thanks: 
  • Shelby County Schools, Hilton Hotels, AutoZone and Gerber Taylor employees who contribute through workplace giving
  • AutoZone, FedEx, First Horizon Bank and Pfizer for having a company gift match for their employees

Key

*Recurring Gift - This donor has elected to make a recurring gift to ARTSmemphis on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis. Recurring gifts provide steady and reliable funding that is impactful and critical to the arts sector.
**Deceased 
***In-Kind contribution of goods and services.