Grant committee focuses on education outside of school day

After a year of evaluation, the Community Foundation's Grants & Initiatives committee, composed of community volunteers, announced it would  prioritize organizations that serve K-12 students during their out-of-school time.

In memoriam: John Fockler

John Fockler, who was recruited to be the Community Foundation's first executive director, died on May 13. He led the Foundation from 1974 to 1989, and he crafted many of the policies and procedures that are still in use today.

Intermediary grants awarded

The Board of Governors approved grants totaling $165,000 to four agencies whose work directly supports other nonprofits. They are Community Alliance for the Homeless, Community Development Council, Community LIFT, and Memphis Leadership Foundation. 
 
See Annual Meeting photos

Donors and GiVE 365 members gathered for the Annual Meeting to hear the GiVE 365 grant awards, record-setting figures for gifts and grants at the Foundation, and insights from nationally-recognized speaker Bryan Clontz. 
 
Community leaders join Board 

Three new members have joined the Community Foundation's Board of Governors. They are Kate Gilliland Connell, Dave Miller, and Regina Walker.
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