Jay Uiberall Foundation

01/07/2026

As of December 31, the Jay Uiberall Foundation has officially closed after 15 years of impact in Memphis. What started as a tribute to Jay grew into a community effort that supported nonprofits, empowered young people, and created lasting change in Memphis.

We are deeply grateful for everyone who donated, volunteered, laughed with us, and carried Jay’s legacy forward. Thank you for being part of the journey.

We hope you’ll continue the work by supporting the organizations we’ve partnered with over the years, because that’s what this has always been about: making an impact in our city in Jay’s memory.

UofM Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management
REACH Memphis
Memphis Inner City Rugby
STAR Academy Charter School

09/05/2025

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support over the past 15 years. Because of you, the Jay Uiberall Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grants, scholarships, and programs that empower Memphis youth and honor Jay’s legacy. To every donor, partner, volunteer, and friend who has walked alongside us - thank you. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our community, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We are honored to have shared this journey with you.

09/04/2025

Thank you to Kym Clark and A Better Memphis for sitting down with us to reflect on the Jay Uiberall Foundation’s impact over the last 15 years. Together, we’ve honored Jay’s legacy by giving more than $1 million in grants, scholarships, and programs that support Memphis youth. This Friday marks our final Play for Jay Golf Tournament, and we look forward to celebrating this incredible journey with our community. For more information or to donate go to https://jayuiberallfoundation.org.

08/14/2025

The final Play for Jay Golf Classic is less than one month away and we couldn’t be more excited! After 15 years providing non-profits in the Greater Memphis area with nearly $1M in grants to fund new programs in education, culinary arts, literacy, the Jay Uiberall Foundation will conclude its work at the end of this year. We can’t wait to celebrate the impact that we have made together at the final tournament!

While the Foundation may be coming to an end, the positive effects of your generosity will continue to echo in the lives of the young people we’ve helped. Show your support through becoming a sponsor, contributing a prize, or making a cash donation! Remaining sponsorship opportunities include:

$1,500: Patio Picnic Sponsor
$500: Hospitality Station
$350: Hole Sponsor

https://jayuiberallfoundation.org/sponsorship-opportunities

05/06/2025

The 15th Annual Play For Jay Golf Classic is almost SOLD OUT— and it’s our FINAL year! 🎉 After 15 amazing years of swinging for a cause, we're wrapping up this incredible tradition with one last round on Friday, September 5, at Mirimichi Golf Course.

⛳️ Only 2 team spots left – reserve your team before it’s too late!
🎯 Still a few sponsorship opportunities available — don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone event.

Let’s make our final tee-off one to remember! 🏌️‍♂️

Follow the link to reserve your team and find out more about sponsorship opportunities: https://jayuiberallfoundation.org/play-for-jay

03/19/2025

Please join us - registration open now and we are almost sold out. https://jayuiberallfoundation.org/play-for-jay

03/06/2025

It is with a mix of gratitude and a touch of sadness that we share the news that the Jay Uiberall Foundation will be concluding its work at the end of 2025. As we enter our final year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact we’ve made together over the past 15 years. When we first established the Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Jay Uiberall, our goal was modest yet meaningful: to fund a single scholarship at the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management. Through your unwavering generosity and support, we far exceeded that vision. Over the years, we made grants in excess of $1 million to youth programs aimed at enriching the lives of young people in Memphis. Your commitment has helped us foster opportunities, education, and empowerment for the next generation. As we enter our final year, we will continue to fund our current commitments and raise funds for programs we’ve supported throughout the years. We look forward to our final Play for Jay Golf Classic on Friday, September 5, 2025, which will serve as both a celebration of our efforts and fundraising to support the programs that matter so much to our community. We hope you’ll join us this year as we celebrate the incredible work we’ve done together and reflect on the difference we’ve made thanks to you and our partner agencies. While the Foundation maybe coming to an end, the positive effects of your generosity will continue to echo in the lives of the young people you’ve helped. Please continue your support by registering for a team at Play for Jay or donating at jayuiberallfoundation.org to ensure that we leave behind a legacy of support for Memphis youth. Thank you once again for your commitment and belief in our mission. Together, we have created something truly special, and we are proud of what we’ve accomplished.

With deepest gratitude,

Andie & Michael Uiberall
Jill & Scott Shanker
Cindy & Kevin Brewer
Board of Directors- Jay Uiberall Foundation

Register HERE and NOW for Play For Jay 2025!
https://jayuiberallfoundation.org/play-for-jay
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The Jay Uiberall Foundation is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

09/06/2024

What an amazing day to play golf for the 14th Annual Play for Jay Fundraiser!

The Jay Uiberall Foundation’s mission is to help improve the lives of youth and young adults in Memphis by funding grants to nonprofit organizations that improve critical-thinking skills.

Thank you to all of our sponsors and teams for participating in our largest fundraiser for the foundation. Your support helps drive JUF’s mission.

To donate throughout the year visit: JayUiberallFoundation.org to help make a positive impact on the underserved in Memphis.

08/23/2024

Meet Jacobson Alexander, our newest Jay Uiberall Scholarship recipient at Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management for 2024-2025. Jacobson is entering his third year at U of M with a concentration inculinary arts. He is passionate about pursuing a career in the food industry. A 3.20 student, his work experience includes Chick-Fil-A, Dunkin Doughnuts and he's currently open for hire. Congrats Jacobson!

05/20/2024

Our Jay Uiberall Foundation Pathway Workshops reflection video premiered last week at the 2024 Memphis Inner City Rugby (MICR) Awards. MICR is one of our grantee organizations on a mission to close the opportunity gap, create a relentlessly supportive community and drive upward mobility in under-resourced communities across Memphis. We hope you enjoy the video made by MICR alums. For reference, the kids have nicknamed the program, 'JULS', short for Jay Uiberall Leadership Series.

04/16/2024

Congratulations to Sandy Robertson, a founding member of the Jay Uiberall Foundation, for receiving her Beale Street Brass Note at Alfred's on Beale on Sunday! This honor celebrates her significant contributions to the Beale Street community and her undeniable mark on the Memphis food & entertainment scene. Cheers, Sandy, this is so well deserved!

04/15/2024