National Literacy Project
National Literacy Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Clarksville, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
National Literacy Project at a glance
In short: National Literacy Project gave $5K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $4,757
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $4,757
- Median grant
- $4,757
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who National Literacy Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Mecklenburg County Public Library Foundation ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg County Public Library Foundation Boydton, VA | To distribute funds to other non-profit organizations with similar goals. | $4,757 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $473 | $63,454 | $4,757 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Literacy Project is led by Judith Irvin, Executive Director on the 2021 filing; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Judith Irvin
Executive Director
New on the 2021 filing
32 hrs/week
$24K (2021)
Martha Jan Mickler
President
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara J. Radcliffe
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Buehl
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Rundel
Director
New on the 2021 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Kline
Professional Staff
New on the 2021 filing
25 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Nancy Dean
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
15 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $24K, to Dr Judith Irvin (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Literacy Project
How much does National Literacy Project give each year?
National Literacy Project gave $5K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is National Literacy Project?
National Literacy Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Clarksville, VA.
Where does National Literacy Project operate?
National Literacy Project has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is National Literacy Project's EIN?
National Literacy Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0661139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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