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
The Christian Community Development Corporation and the Freeman Family Foundation are both listed as related tax-exempt organizations of CCF. 2 The Grace Foundation of Memphis is a former related organization of CCF. 3
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). 4
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), 5 the West Family Foundation ($2.32 million in 2020), 6 and the National Christian Charitable Foundation ($836,200 in 2023). 7
Board of Directors
Rex Jones is the president and chief executive officer of the Christian Community Foundation. 8
Other officers of the board include Tom Dyer, board chair; Shana R. South, chief financial officer; and Stephanie Jones, secretary. 8
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. 8
References
- “About.” Christian Community Foundation. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://ccfmemphis.com/about/.
- Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid South Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule R, Part II.
- Grace Foundation of Memphis Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2017, Schedule R, Part II.
- Christian Community Foundation of Memphis and the Mid South Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
- Christian Community Development Corporation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2022, Schedule I, Part II.
- West Family Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2020, Part XV, Line 3.
- National Christian Charitable Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Schedule I, Part II.
- 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.