THE ORGANIZATION
Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis (PBWM) is a group of nine progressive and civic minded women, committed to giving back to the community. PBWM was founded in January 2005. Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis is a private organization with funding currently being provided by the membership.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Nelda Burroughs, Debra Evans, Monice Moore Hagler, Carolyn Chism Hardy, Sharon Harris, Edith Kelly-Green, Deidre Malone, Mary McDaniel, and Belinda Watkins.
Grant Applicants
Guidelines & Eligibility
The Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis has one annual grant cycle per year. The process
begins with an Application of Interest. To be eligible to receive a grant from the Foundation,
applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Have a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt designation from the Internal Revenue Service
2. Be located within Shelby County
3. Recipients are only eligible to apply every 3 years
4. A written report is required 12 months after the grant was awarded
IMPORTANT ITEMS TO CONSIDER:
• Maximum request must not exceed $5,000
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
FUNDING FOCUS:
- Programs that promote economic self-sufficiency particularly in but not limited to the following areas:
- Career Development
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Scholarship
- Health
- Grant requests that include evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of process and outcome with a clear definition of program success.
- Programs that have board, staff and volunteers that are inclusive of and clearly reflect the diversity of the community served.
- Projects that serve populations in underserved segments/neighborhoods.
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT FUND:
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Churches or programs that promote religious activities
- Projects which take place before the completion of the grant-making process
- Projects inconsistent with federal, state and local non-discrimination ordinances regarding equal employment opportunity
- Campaigns to elect public officials
The Philanthropic Black Women of Memphis has closed its grant cycle for 2024.
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