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A thriving Memphis for all

Sleeves-rolled-up philanthropy.
Rooted in family.

We invest in people, places and partnerships to create a thriving Memphis for all.

Hyde Family Foundation is a family foundation committed to long-term investment in our city's cultural assets, education system, neighborhoods, public spaces, and civic leadership. We work alongside nonprofit, public, and private partners to advance solutions that improve quality of life, expand opportunity, and position Memphis for a strong future.

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Founded by Barbara and Pitt Hyde.

Our Work

  • Arts & Culture

    We invest in Memphis' arts and cultural institutions and artists to advance civic pride, strengthen the creative economy, and attract national recognition.

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  • Education

    We support Memphis' education system to ensure all students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.

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  • Leadership & Civic Pride

    We back the leaders, institutions, and narratives that strengthen Memphis' civic life and advance the city's reputation locally and nationally.

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  • Neighborhoods & Public Spaces

    We help build vibrant neighborhoods, parks, public spaces and quality affordable housing as essential pieces of a more connected, livable Memphis.

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Latest News

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Barbara and Pitt Hyde on Hyde Square, Memphis Art Museum, and What It Means for Memphis
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Barbara and Pitt Hyde on Hyde Square, Memphis Art Museum, and What It Means for Memphis
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Geoff Calkins of The Daily Memphian sat down with Pitt and Barbara Hyde to talk about the opening of Memphis Art Museum at Hyde Square, the decision to give the museum the city's name, and their vision for Downtown's future.

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TEFAF Talks: Barbara Hyde joins Derek Fordjour and Zoe Kahr to talk Memphis Art Museum
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TEFAF New York, one of the world's leading art fairs, dedicated a panel this spring to Memphis and Memphis Art Museum. Hyde Family Foundation Chair and CEO Barbara Hyde joined Memphis Art Museum Executive Director Dr. Zoe Kahr and artist Derek Fordjour for a conversation about what the museum opening on December 6 represents for the city, why its downtown riverfront location matters, and the thinking behind some of the decisions that shaped it.

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Memphis Art Museum: Free for Memphis, Forever.
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Memphis Art Museum at Hyde Square will open its doors on December 6 and admission will be free for all Shelby County residents, permanently.

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New Grants Awarded - Q4 2025
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24 organizations are receiving almost $7 million as a result of the Foundation’s Q4 grant cycle.

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Next application deadline: September 1

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