USE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CAUSE OF LITERACY, GENERATE FUNDS FOR LOCAL LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND CREATE VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES FOR ATHLETES TO PROMOTE THE POWER OF READING TO STUDENTS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH THIRD GRADE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$666K
-21.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$253K
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+5.0% YoY
About Champions for Literacy
Based on IRS filings
Champions for Literacy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $666K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 13 grants totaling $253K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $666,406 | $843,341 | $273,069 |
| Revenue | $4,214,628 | $3,889,040 | $1,476,520 |
| Expenses | $4,052,793 | $3,635,854 | $1,384,517 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include United Way of Pickens County Camp Irock ($48,091), United Way of the Plains ($25,142), Memphis Teacher Residency ($23,829).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF PICKENS COUNTY CAMP IROCK EASLEY, SC | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $48,091 |
| UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS WICHITA, KS | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $25,142 |
| MEMPHIS TEACHER RESIDENCY MEMPHIS, TN | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $23,829 |
| THE 2ND & 7 FOUNDATION COLUMBUS, OH | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $20,000 |
| EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF THE BIG BEND TALLAHASSEE, FL | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $10,000 |
| HEART OF MISSOURI UNITED WAY COLUMBIA, MO | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $15,852 |
| INDIAN PRAIRIE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AUORA, IL | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $15,000 |
| SMART READING PORTLAND, OR | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $18,675 |
| KNOWLEDGE QUEST MEMPHIS, TN | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $23,077 |
| READERS 2 LEADERS DALLAS, TX | LITERACY INTERVENTION AND RESOURCES | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN E WILFONG | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN WILFONG | CO-FOUNDER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW RENSHAW | CO-FOUNDER | 0.25 | — |
| LAMAR STANLEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BRIAN HAYHURST | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| JONATHAN WOOD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DR ALISSA CAMPBELL SHAW | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| GRAHAM NEFF | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| DR DAWN WADE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ASHTON EMMANUEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON BAKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $121,720 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champions for Literacy?
Champions for Literacy is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MEMPHIS, TN. It holds $666K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Champions for Literacy?
As of 2025, Champions for Literacy holds $666K in total assets with $4.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $253K in 2025.
Where does Champions for Literacy operate?
Champions for Literacy has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Champions for Literacy award?
In 2025, Champions for Literacy awarded 13 grants totaling $253K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Champions for Literacy's EIN?
Champions for Literacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3588150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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