GENEROUS
With a giving plan in place, you can create opportunities for increased generosity.
OUR DONORS ARE
Empowered Givers
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
– Hebrews 13:16
For more than 30 years, the Christian Community Foundation has helped community-minded people in Memphis and beyond reach their philanthropic goals and consider how their gifts can be an act of worship.
Through our donors, we’ve granted millions of dollars to churches, Christian ministries, and nonprofit organizations across the country; spanning service areas that meet spiritual and physical needs. We believe that God-inspired strategic, generous and impactful giving can transform Memphis and the world – and we’d love for you to join us in this calling.
Guided by our
Core Tenets
Strategic
When you have a plan in place, your gifts can flow more freely. Our donors find that donor-advised fund planning creates opportunities to prioritize giving and maximize impact.
Matthew 6:19-21
Generous
We care more about what flows out of your donor-advised fund than what is invested into it. Our donors are encouraged to use their funds to give generously to organizations close to their hearts.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Impactful
We want to give in ways that create change in lives and hearts, pouring the love of Christ into our world. A donor-advised fund rooted in strategy and generosity can help you maximize your giving impact.
Galatians 6:2
Giving is more than signing a check. It’s an act of worship – an investment in the future of God’s Kingdom on Earth. If you want to give in a more strategic, generous and impactful way, we can help you get started.
Getting Started
Opening a donor-advised fund with CCF is as easy as making a phone call. You can connect with us directly today to get started. Or, talk with your trusted financial advisor about adding a donor-advised fund to your portfolio – we can work with the advisor of your choice.
or (901) 682-6201
Thinking About Giving?
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of GOD’s varied grace.”
– 1 Peter 4:10
We’re here to help you revitalize your perception of charitable giving, and we write content monthly to help you do just that. Check out a few of our recent posts for guidance and inspiration.
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November is right around the corner, which means Thanksgiving is almost here! While we’re called to give thanks regularly – ”Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,… Read more: Preparing your heart for seasonal giving - Reigniting your passion for giving
When’s the last time you requested a grant through your donor-advised fund? It’s easy to get preoccupied with the day-to-day and forget to give… Read more: Reigniting your passion for giving - How to evaluate an organization before giving
When you give, it’s natural to want your donation to impact people, animals or the community. We will never tell you where to give, but we can equip you with tools to make wise, prayerful assessments that strengthen your giving plan. When you’re considering making a grant request for an organization out of your donor-advised fund, here are ways you can assess before processing the request.
Communal Giving:
The Hope For Memphis Fund
The Hope for Memphis Fund is a core function of CCF – it is unique to our organization and was developed at the time of our founding.
The Hope for Memphis Fund makes grants or loans from the surplus and earnings of CCF and from donations made to the Hope for Memphis Fund by others. Christian ministries in Memphis whose work furthers the Kingdom here on earth are able to apply for capacity-building grants from the Hope for Memphis Fund, allowing them to efficiently and effectively expand their work and spread the Gospel. Its ultimate mission is to create more sustainable and more effective Christian ministries and leaders who are seeking city transformation.
Why does this matter to our donors? Your investment through CCF and our judicious budgeting make the Hope for Memphis Fund possible. While your donor-advised fund grows tax-free, it also pools resources into the Hope for Memphis Fund with other similarly minded fundholders, creating grant opportunities for Christian organizations in our city.