Plough Foundation

Organization Overview

Plough Foundation is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Plough Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Plough Foundation generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Plough Foundation has awarded 509 individual grants totaling $200,451,270. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Highland Capital Management Corp
$274,936
Southeastern Asset Management
$79,897
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $0
Interest on Savings $351,089
Dividends & Interest $298,912
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $5,865,828
Capital Gain Net Income $5,865,828
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $6,515,829

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Plough Foundation has awarded $5,300,000 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$400,000

MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$200,000

MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,000,000

MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$200,000

METROPOLITAN INTER-FAITH ASSOCIATION (MIFA)

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,500,000

YOUTH VILLAGES

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,000,000
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$13,641
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