Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Generational wealth isn't just about money. It's about what we pass down—the assets, yes, but also the values, the wisdom, and the spirit of giving that shapes who our families and communities become.

In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, the Community Foundation is highlighting the importance of funding equity for Black-led nonprofits.

August is Black Philanthropy Month: an annual global celebration and campaign held every August since 2011 to uplift and promote Black giving, leadership, and investment in communities worldwide.

Life has a way of changing everything at once. A divorce. The loss of a spouse. Retirement. In the middle of those moments, the last thing most people are thinking about is charitable giving.

Do you own property you're no longer sure what to do with? A vacation home that sits empty most of the year, or land you inherited that feels more like a burden than a blessing? You might be able to turn it into something meaningful—a charitable gift.

Women are reshaping philanthropy in America—and it's happening in ways both gradual and sudden.

If you're a generous person—someone who gives to causes you care about—recent changes to federal tax law could affect how you give, and how much of a tax break you get for it.

If charitable giving hasn't felt like something that fits your budget, recent changes to the tax law might change that.

Charitable giving is a cornerstone of virtually every major religious tradition—but have you thought about how that value carries forward in your estate plan?

Most of us organize our lives around our faith or personal values— but when it comes to estate planning, those same values often go unaddressed.