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With 2024 being a leap year, we find ourselves with an additional day—an opportunity to check in on our philanthropic goals. How are you giving your time, talent, and treasure? Does that reflect your values and your capacity?

This is an exciting time of year at the Community Foundation, as we have 30 different scholarship funds open for Mid-South students to explore and apply for. One special opportunity this year is the Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship.

Presidents Day, initially established to honor George Washington's birthday, is celebrated on the third Monday of February every year. Today it is often associated with shopping sales and a long weekend. As we commemorate Presidents Day, let's reflect on more than just a day off. This occasion is not just about past leaders; it is a celebration of democracy.

We honor and celebrate Black History Month, recognized every year in February. Black history includes a historical legacy of giving, and Black philanthropy has been prevalent in Memphis practically since our founding.

Memphis has several nonprofits focused on supporting our growing LGBTQ+ community. March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, which is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by them. In honor of the day, we are highlighting organizations that specifically offer services for our local transgender or gender nonconforming community.

Through urban farming, several local organizations are combating food deserts, or areas where it’s difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food. We highlight Landmark Training Development Company and others in honor of National Agriculture Week.

March is Women’s History Month, and today we’re lifting up the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis. Twenty-seven years strong, the Women’s Foundation encourages philanthropy and fosters leadership among women and supports programs that enable women and children to reach their full potential.

Amid global conflicts, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises, many American donors seek trustworthy organizations to help internationally.

As we approach year-end, it’s a good time to consider charitable giving and estate planning action steps that may maximize your charitable impact while minimizing your tax burden for 2023.

Companies of all sizes can live out their values through commitment to the community. We have recently been proud to partner with the distiller Old Dominick on its Glass Half Full Old Dominick Charitable Fund.