Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid-South

Christian Community Foundation (CCF) of Memphis and the Mid-South (shortened to the Christian Community Foundation and formerly called the Hope Christian Community Foundation) is a donor-advised fund that provides grants to charities, ministries, and other nonprofit organizations across the United States. 1

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At-A-Glance

Type: Non-profit, 501(c)(3)
Website: ccfmemphis.com
Formation:

1998

President and CEO:

Rex Jones

President and CEO Salary (2022):

$198,507 2

Location: Memphis, TN View on map
Tax ID: 62-1752885
Most Recent Filing: 2025
Budget (2025): Assets: $229,008,769 Revenue: $125,427,924 Expenses: $121,642,535

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    The Christian Community Development Corporation and the Freeman Family Foundation are both listed as related tax-exempt organizations of CCF. 3 The Grace Foundation of Memphis is a former related organization of CCF. 4

    Grantmaking

    In 2022, the Christian Community Foundation gave over $84 million in grants including donations to the Strategic Resource Group ($7 million), Signatry ($6.755 million), the New Hope Christian Academy ($2.92 million), and City Leadership ($2.2 million). Grants of $1 million or more were given to the Moore-West Center for Disciple Formation ($1.75 million), the Seed Company ($1.62 million), the Memphis Leadership Foundation ($1.29 million), Agape Child and Family Services ($1 million), and Young Life ($1 million). 5

    Funding

    The Christian Community Foundation is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While CCF does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from the Christian Community Development Corporation ($24.7 million in 2022), 6 the West Family Foundation ($2.32 million in 2020), 7 and the National Christian Charitable Foundation ($836,200 in 2023). 8

    Board of Directors

    Rex Jones is the president and chief executive officer of the Christian Community Foundation. 2

    Other officers of the board include Tom Dyer, board chair; Shana R. South, chief financial officer; and Stephanie Jones, secretary. 2

    Other members of the board include Mark Forrester, Douglas Skipworth, Ben Smith, Robert Frazee, Dr. James Murphy, Michael Stockberger, Hamp Holcomb, Kevin Redd, Lee Greene, John Dudas, Harry Smith, Bill Martin, Bryan Miller, Howard Eddings, Cheri Wells, Sarah Haizlip, Brad Crawford, and Ken Edmundson. 2

    Financial Statistics

    Total Assets

    Total Revenue

    Total Expenses

    YearTotal AssetsTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesFiling
    2025 $229,008,769 $125,427,924 $121,642,535 View
    2024 $218,615,139 $112,152,644 $104,141,851 View
    2023 $209,700,256 $88,254,536 $85,596,944 View
    2022 $200,515,718 $91,666,650 $83,291,462 View
    2021 $205,748,037 $85,831,682 $66,763,810 View
    2020 $158,021,208 $96,503,400 $92,620,889 View

    Prior year filings: 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

    Revenue Detail

    Expenses Detail

    Employee Compensation

    • Number of Employees: 4

    Highest Earning Employees

    EmployeeTitleTotal Compensation
    B Rex JonesPRESIDENT/CEO$222,307
    Shana R SouthCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$156,867
    Stephanie JonesSECRETARY$142,968

    Grant Activity

    All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $423,492,718
    • Number of Grants: 209
    • Number of Funders: 32

    Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $42,869,7472025 Christian Community Development CorporationSUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
    $41,156,6032024 Christian Community Development CorporationSUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
    $30,995,8492022 Christian Community Development CorporationSUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
    $25,401,1742021 The Poplar FoundationSUPPORT OF COMMUNITY FDN ACTIVITIES
    $24,731,4262021 Christian Community Development CorporationSUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
    $24,724,6692023 Christian Community Development CorporationSUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
    $23,180,6002024 The Poplar FoundationSUPPORT OF COMMUNITY FDN ACTIVITIES
    $21,800,0002020 The Poplar FoundationSUPPORT OF COMMUNITY FDN ACTIVITIES
    $13,090,5692022 The Poplar FoundationSUPPORT OF COMMUNITY FDN ACTIVITIES
    $3,237,3572020 Community Foundation of Greater MemphisGeneral operational support
    $2,320,9272020 West Family FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND
    $1,425,0002024 The Jeremiah 924 FoundationSUPPORT MISSION EFFORTS
    $1,000,0002021 The Grace Foundation of Memphis IncSUPPORTED ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTION TO DONOR ADVISED FUND
    $860,2002024 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCHUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
    $859,0202023 Christian Community FoundationPHILANTHROPY
    $836,2002023 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCHUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
    $814,8002022 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCHUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
    $746,9252020 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCHUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
    $597,5402021 NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCHUMANITARIAN SUPPORT
    $483,9762021 Sutherland FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT
    $352,4002021 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
    $325,0002022 Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc.PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
    $321,4002025 Community Foundation of Greater MemphisGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
    $320,0002024 Memphis Leadership Foundation IncTO BE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS TO MLF
    $312,2002021 Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor grant recipient's exempt purposes

    All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:

    • Total Grant Value: $581,571,827
    • Number of Grants: 3,645
    • Number of Recipients: 1,372

    Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years:

    AmountYearFunderSubject
    $14,772,0472025 Strategic Resource Group IncHUMAN SERVICE
    $11,000,0002025 The SignatryARTS, CULTURE
    $7,767,5222022 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.PROGRAM SUPPORT
    $7,300,0002023 Strategic Resource Group IncUNCLASSIFIABLE
    $6,775,0002023 The SignatryPHILANTHROPY
    $6,044,6452025 Impact Investing Charitable FoundationRELIGION
    $6,000,0002022 Strategic Resource Group IncPROGRAM SUPPORT
    $5,045,7332021 National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc.PROGRAM SUPPORT
    $5,000,0002025 International Generosity FoundationEDUCATIONAL
    $5,000,0002021 Strategic Resource Group IncPROGRAM SUPPORT
    $4,833,3332020 Strategic Resource Group IncProgram support
    $4,584,0002020 National Christian Foundation IncProgram support
    $4,548,7802020 Memphis Teacher Residency IncProgram support
    $4,547,1002020 Collegiate School of MemphisProgram support
    $3,951,7702025 New Hope Christian AcademyRELIGION
    $2,921,4812023 New Hope Christian AcademyEDUCATIONAL
    $2,797,5002020 Memphis Athletic Ministries IncProgram support
    $2,614,5492020 Crosstown ArtsProgram support
    $2,350,0002025 Mission IndiaPHILANTHROPY
    $2,250,0002022 The Seed CompanyPROGRAM SUPPORT
    $2,243,0802025 Church Health Center of Memphis IncRELIGION
    $2,201,5002023 City LeadershipPUBLIC AFFAIRS
    $2,135,8752023 Crosstown ArtsARTS, CULTURE
    $2,000,6002020 The Seed CompanyProgram support
    $1,963,8002022 Collegiate School of MemphisPROGRAM SUPPORT

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    References

    1. “About.” Christian Community Foundation. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://ccfmemphis.com/about/.
    2. Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid South Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.
    3. Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid South Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule R, Part II.
    4. Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2017, Schedule R, Part II.
    5.  Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid South Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
    6.  Christian Community Development Corporation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
    7. West Family Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2020, Part XV, Line 3.
    8. National Christian Charitable Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Schedule I, Part II.