Hyde Family Foundation

**About Us** Created by Barbara and Pitt Hyde, Hyde Family Foundation is grounded in generations of giving to create a thriving Memphis for all. Rooted in family. Dedicated to Memphis. **A Legacy of Giving** The Hyde family philanthropic legacy dates back to 1961 when J. R. Hyde Sr. (Pitt’s grandfather) founded the J. R. Hyde Sr. Foundation. As a teenager, Pitt joined the board of Hyde Sr. Foundation where he learnt the family mantra: “to whom much is given, much is required”. The foundation operated successfully in Memphis for more than 50 years. **A New Philanthropic Vision** In 1992, Barbara and Pitt together created Hyde Family Foundation. Driven by a desire to work strategically and entrepreneurially, the foundation set out to build a better Memphis with bold ambitions and the collective power to achieve them. With a firm belief in the power of innovation, strategic leadership, and sweat equity, Hyde Foundation works locally to set best practice nationally. We seek to prove that a mid-size city can compete and succeed on a global scale. There can be no better place than Memphis to demonstrate and scale the solutions to pervasive urban challenges. **A Strategic Approach to Urban Transformation** Today, Hyde Foundation focuses its work on giving every child a high-quality education, leveraging Memphis’ distinct assets to give the city a competitive advantage and on increasing the quality of life for all Memphians. We invest in making Memphis a place where Memphians want to stay and grow and that welcomes the world to enjoy our unique culture. Core Beliefs - **Memphis First** Our roots run deep here. We’re committed to building a brighter future for Memphis and Memphians. - **Empowering People** We believe solutions come from those closest to the problem. We support collaborative change over top-down philanthropy. - **Impact Focused** Our work is focused on strategies designed to create transformative change and lasting positive impact. - **Active Partnership** We don’t just fund projects, we roll up our sleeves and get involved to support our partners. - **Leveraging Strengths** We support and advance Memphis’ unique assets, its people, culture and public spaces, alongside ambitious champions and advocates. - **Acting Optimistically** We believe in a brighter future, meeting challenges with tenacity and staying ambitious in face of adversity.