Derry Family Foundation Literacy Grant
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Kids' Time Before and After School program
Geography
- In Winnebago County are reading at grade level
Other requirements
- Family Literacy Nights
- Literacy instruction and support
Overview
Geographic Scope: Greater Rockford region, Illinois
Focus Areas:
- Literacy programming for youth
- Reading proficiency
- Family literacy engagement
- Before and After School programs
Eligible Programs:
- Kids' Time Before and After School program
- Family Literacy Nights
- Literacy instruction and support
Use of Funds:
The grant expands literacy support by:
- Adding a sixth literacy instructor
- Providing structured literacy instruction to an additional 60 youth per week
- Supporting four Family Literacy Nights reaching 50+ families
- Providing literacy games and educational materials for home and program settings
Background:
The Derry Family Foundation is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and supporting scholars throughout the Rockford community. This investment aligns with the Y's Bold Goal of 75% of third-graders reading at grade level or above by 2034, developed in partnership with United Way of Rock River Valley's United for Literacy program.
About the Issue:
Local data indicates only approximately one-third of third-grade students in Winnebago County are reading at grade level.
What YMCA of Rock River Valley actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $2.91M
- Median grant
- $2.91M
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Rockford, IL.
Example grants
YMCA of Rock River Valley Holdings · Rockford, IL
$2.91M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Literacy
- After-school
- Education
- Family services
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