Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest
Celebrate contemporary literature and authors, and promote the cause of literacy in Arizona.
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest at a glance
In short: Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,286
- +49.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,379,309
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chinle Planting Hope Inc ($25K). Together the top 7 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest gives
- Giving grew 170% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $135K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chinle Planting Hope Inc Chinle, AZ | Bookmobile for the Navajo Nation | $25,000 |
| Literacy Connects Tucson, AZ | Mentors at-risk kids to boost reading skills | $25,000 |
| Make Way For Books Tucson, AZ | Kinder ready literacy program | $25,000 |
| Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | Improve literacy thru youth mentors | $25,000 |
| Elevate Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Improve literacy with mentors coaching | $15,000 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Book sharing with kids to improve literacy | $15,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZ | Preschool literacy program | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,379,309 | $899,102 | $602,913 | $135,000 | 7 | $41,689 |
| 2024 | $974,990 | $843,504 | $519,696 | $103,500 | 8 | $28,908 |
| 2023 | $648,885 | $709,428 | $459,510 | $56,825 | 5 | $3,626 |
| 2022 | $397,763 | $428,794 | $433,654 | $50,000 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $401,822 | $352,562 | $157,324 | $18,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest
Based on IRS filings
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chandler, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest is led by Ellen Brown, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Brown
President
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Lewis
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Huser
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Herbert
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Stanton
Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Ostroski
Board Member
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Genny Matteucci
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Feeney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Saba
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Nelson
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorelei Gonzales
Treasurer
Board Member From Treasurer From → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Johnson
Board Member
Board Member Since → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Chavez
Board Member
Board Member Since → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane McCart
Secretary
Secretary Since → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Judy Riley (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mardie Holland (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Retson (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Sharp Chamberlain (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Slatt (2022–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest
How much does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest give each year?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $104K across 8 grants.
What is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's typical grant size?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $19,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest give grants?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's largest grantees?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's largest 2025 grantees include Chinle Planting Hope Inc ($25,000), Literacy Connects ($25,000) and Make Way For Books ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $899K.
What is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chandler, AZ. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's EIN?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2868229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
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