Appalachian Literacy Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$328K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Appalachian Literacy Initiative?
Appalachian Literacy Initiative is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Elgin Children's Foundation Inc ($94K), The Bill Gatton Foundation ($65K), Aj Fletcher Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $328K in grants to Appalachian Literacy Initiative between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Children's Foundation Inc | $93,955 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Bill Gatton Foundation | $65,452 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Aj Fletcher Foundation | $38,260 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The James W and Frances Gibson | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004 | $18,500 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc | $15,050 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $13,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Williams-Berry Charitable Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Wellmont Health System | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The McGlothlin Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | $8,250 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $114K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $50K.
What grants has Appalachian Literacy Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Elgin Children's Foundation Inc | ACADEMIC | $27,000 |
| 2025 | The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004 | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ty & Julann Warren Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Bill Gatton Foundation | EDUCATION | $43,452 |
| 2024 | Elgin Children's Foundation Inc | ACADEMIC | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Aj Fletcher Foundation | APPALACHIAN LITERACY INITIATIVE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The James W and Frances Gibson | SERVE UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN WITH BOOKS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc | BOOKS FOR FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Elgin Children's Foundation Inc | ACADEMIC | $21,991 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Cultural & Ethnic Awareness | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Bill Gatton Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The James W and Frances Gibson | SERVE UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN WITH BOOKS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Aj Fletcher Foundation | LITERACY SUPPORT FOR AVERY AND ALLEGHENY COUNTIES | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc | BOOKS FOR FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY | $4,050 |
| 2023 | The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Elgin Children's Foundation Inc | ACADEMIC | $19,964 |
| 2022 | Wellmont Health System | Program support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004 | GENERAL | $8,500 |
| 2022 | The Bill Gatton Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Aj Fletcher Foundation | LITERACY INITIATIVE IN AVERY COUNTY | $5,260 |
| 2022 | The Joe W and Frankie Mae Street Foundat | OPERATIONS | $1,250 |
| 2021 | The McGlothlin Foundation | Expand outreach to elementary students | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Bill Gatton Foundation | Educational | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc | BOOKS FOR FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY | $6,000 |
| 2021 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Appalachian Literacy Initiative?
Appalachian Literacy Initiative is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Elgin Children's Foundation Inc ($94K), The Bill Gatton Foundation ($65K), Aj Fletcher Foundation ($38K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $328K in grants to Appalachian Literacy Initiative between 2020–2025.
Who is Appalachian Literacy Initiative's largest funder?
Elgin Children's Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Appalachian Literacy Initiative, with $94K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Appalachian Literacy Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $328K in grants to Appalachian Literacy Initiative across 32 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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