Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest
CELEBRATE CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE AND AUTHORS, AND PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF LITERACY THROUGHOUT ARIZONA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$975K
+50.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$104K
+82.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+13.8% YoY
About Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest
Based on IRS filings
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHANDLER, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $975K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $29K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $974,990 | $648,885 | $397,763 |
| Revenue | $843,504 | $709,428 | $428,794 |
| Expenses | $519,696 | $459,510 | $433,654 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $28,908 | $3,626 | — |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central AZ Regional Economic Development Foundation - Achieve Pinal ($15,000), Chinle Planting Hope ($15,000), Literacy Connects ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central AZ Regional Economic Development Foundation - Achieve Pinal Glendale, AZ | 2nd 3rd grade tutors for literacy | $15,000 |
| Chinle Planting Hope Chinle, AZ | Bookmobile for the Navajo Nation | $15,000 |
| Gabriel's Angels Phoenix, AZ | Improve literacy-1st -3rd grade at-risk kids | $7,500 |
| Literacy Connects Tucson, AZ | Mentors at-risk kids to boost reading skills | $15,000 |
| Make Way for Books Story School Program Tucson, AZ | Kinder ready literacy program | $15,000 |
| Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | Improve literacy thru youth mentors | $15,000 |
| A Stepping Stones Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Kinder ready reading program | $7,500 |
| Valleywise Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Book sharing with kids to improve literacy | $13,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Brown | President | 35 | — |
| Laura Huser | Past President | 35 | — |
| Mary Jane McCart | Secretary since 05/16/24 | 25 | — |
| Lorelei Gonzales | Treasurer | 25 | — |
| Ann Stanton | Board member | 20 | — |
| Anne Johnson | Board member since 5/16/24 | 20 | — |
| Carrie Ostroski | Board member | 35 | — |
| Chris Chavez | Board member since 5/16/24 | 10 | — |
| Elizabeth Saba | Board member | 12 | — |
| Genny Matteucci | Board member | 3 | — |
| Jayne Lewis | Secretary until 05/16/24/Board Member | 25 | — |
| Jean Nelson | Board member | 10 | — |
| Mary Beth Herbert | Board member | 10 | — |
| Michele Feeney | Board member | 3 | — |
| Peggy Sharp Chamberlain | Board member until 12/07/24 | 5 | — |
| Mardie Holland | Board member until 05/16/24 | 10 | — |
| Nancy Retson | Board member until 05/16/24 | 10 | — |
| Judy Riley | Board member until 05/16/24 | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHANDLER, AZ. It holds $975K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest?
As of 2024, Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest holds $975K in total assets with $844K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $104K in 2024.
Where does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest operate?
Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest award?
In 2024, Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest awarded 8 grants totaling $104K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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