Blue Ridge Literacy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$636K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Blue Ridge Literacy?
Blue Ridge Literacy is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Plymale Private Foundation ($165K), The Ceres Foundation Inc ($110K), Velma F Dulaney Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $636K in grants to Blue Ridge Literacy between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymale Private Foundation | $165,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ceres Foundation Inc | $110,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Velma F Dulaney Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Roanoke Womens Foundation | $70,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Carilion Medical Center | $50,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Virginia Literacy Foundation | $50,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Dollar General Literacy Foundation | $44,000 | 5 | 2022–2026 |
| Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia | $16,660 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Junior League of Roanoke Valley Virginia Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Proliteracy Worldwide | $12,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cartledge Charitable Foundation | $1,750 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $925 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Celanese Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $181K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
What grants has Blue Ridge Literacy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | LEVELED ENGLISH FOR | $11,500 |
| 2025 | Velma F Dulaney Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Ceres Foundation Inc | general fund | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Junior League of Roanoke Valley Virginia Inc | HEALTH LITERACY CLAS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Proliteracy Worldwide | LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Carilion Medical Center | ENGLISH AND HEALTH LITERACY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Virginia Literacy Foundation | LITERACY EFFORTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Plymale Private Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ceres Foundation Inc | general fund | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,200 |
| 2024 | Carilion Medical Center | English and Health literacy classes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Virginia Literacy Foundation | LITERACY EFFORTS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Cartledge Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2023 | Roanoke Womens Foundation | — | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Plymale Private Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| 2023 | The Ceres Foundation Inc | general fund | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Carilion Medical Center | Program support | $10,500 |
| 2023 | Virginia Literacy Foundation | LITERACY EFFORTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia | ANNUAL GRANT DISTRIBUTION FROM FUND AND FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $6,460 |
| 2023 | Cartledge Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2023 | Celanese Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50 |
| 2022 | Plymale Private Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| 2022 | Carilion Medical Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Virginia Literacy Foundation | LITERACY EFFORTS | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Cartledge Charitable Foundation | EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2021 | Velma F Dulaney Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Blue Ridge Literacy?
Blue Ridge Literacy is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Plymale Private Foundation ($165K), The Ceres Foundation Inc ($110K), Velma F Dulaney Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $636K in grants to Blue Ridge Literacy between 2019–2026.
Who is Blue Ridge Literacy's largest funder?
Plymale Private Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Blue Ridge Literacy, with $165K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Blue Ridge Literacy received?
IRS 990 filings record $636K in grants to Blue Ridge Literacy across 39 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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