Party with a Purpose
The mission of Ptolemy is to serve as a vehicle for a diverse range of people to enjoy Carnival Memphis and thereby uphold and perpetuate its traditions. Ptolemy strives to present an array of festive events during Carnival week and present community service opportunities throughout the year. Since our inception in 2000, we've raised the bar on fun, as well as over $4.5 million for local children's charities through the Carnival Memphis Children’s Charity Initiative!
(Pictured Left to Right) Carnival President Jennie Robbins, Ptolemy King Bailey, Ptolemy Queen Lauren, Carnival King George Sousoulas
2026 Carnival Children’s Charities
The Grand Krewe of Ptolemy is committed to furthering the goals and ideals of Carnival Memphis. We are dedicated to giving back to the Memphis community through our philanthropic activities and support of Carnival Memphis Children’s Charities.
We fully support the children’s charities chosen each year by participating in Carnival’s Krewes for Kids event and hosting two annual fundraisers: Poker Run in the Fall and Bingo in the Spring. Our Philanthropy Chair also sets up various volunteer and charity opportunities for our members throughout the year.
PURE Academy prioritizes the development of well-rounded individuals by equally emphasizing academic excellence, personal growth, and athletic achievement. The PURE Academy mission is to develop young men for lifelong success by providing a comprehensive education within a supportive boarding school environment. They are committed to the holistic development of young men through blending academic rigor with practical experience, with a special focus on AgriSTEM education.
The TigerLIFE program uses a systematic approach to assess each student’s academic, career, technical,
independent living, and social skills to help create the best plan that matches the student’s aspired goals
for transition into employment and living a more meaningful life. TigerLIFE provides a post-secondary
transition program which provides vocational and independent living training to young adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Memphis Allies brings together community groups and resources to turn the most dangerous places into
safe neighborhoods where families and businesses can thrive, and children can grow up to reach their
full potential as adults. Memphis Allies identifies, connects and serves individuals at highest risk of
involvement in gun violence ages 12 to 35 while dramatically increasing prevention services for youth and
supporting community transformation.
Ptolemy Membership
Ptolemy's members represent all facets of Memphis: medicine, law, accounting and finance, politics, insurance and real estate, banking, manufacturing, marketing and sales. The list goes on and on, but Ptolemy's dual missions of social and community service are the cornerstone of its existence.
The following is a list of our current members. You may even see someone you know! While our membership is diverse, it is also incredibly welcoming. We encourage you to find out more about us and consider becoming a member today!
