I Would Rather Be Reading
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$550K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds I Would Rather Be Reading?
I Would Rather Be Reading is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($211K), Shirley's Way Inc ($119K), The Whas Crusade for Children Inc ($46K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $550K in grants to I Would Rather Be Reading between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | $211,051 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Shirley's Way Inc | $118,900 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $46,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | $27,387 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Gheens Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| V V Cooke Foundation Corporation | $18,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| James Graham Brown Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Wyler Family Foundation | $13,150 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Park Community Credit Union Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bader Family Charitable Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Taste of the South | $9,109 | 1 | 2025 |
| Yum Brands Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | $4,300 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc | $2,290 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $641 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation | $514 | 1 | 2024 |
| Getz Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $264K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $108K.
What grants has I Would Rather Be Reading received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | N RECREATION SPORTS LEISURE ATHLETICS | $38,900 |
| 2025 | The Gheens Foundation Inc | MISSION DELIVERY SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $12,500.00 FOR PARTIAL SALARY FOR CURRICULUM DIRECTOR AND LEAD TEACHER/INTERVENTIONISTS. | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Park Community Credit Union Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Bader Family Charitable Trust | PROVIDE SERVICES FOR | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Taste of the South | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $9,109 |
| 2025 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | LAM PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP | $2,300 |
| 2025 | Getz Foundation | GEN DONATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Shirley's Way Inc | DONATION | $110,500 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | N RECREATION SPORTS LEISURE ATHLETICS | $88,650 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $27,387 |
| 2024 | The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $9,500.00 FOR SITE MATERIALS AND MINDFUL LITERACY CURRICULUM AND ENRICHMENT/FIELD TRIP. NO FUNDING ALLOWED FOR FOOD/SNACKS. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2024 | V V Cooke Foundation Corporation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Wyler Family Foundation | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc | 10 Chromebooks | $2,290 |
| 2024 | Yum Brands Foundation Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $2,000 |
| 2024 | LG&E and Ku Foundation Inc | EDUCATE TO ELEVATE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $514 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $253 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $135 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | N RECREATION SPORTS LEISURE ATHLETICS | $52,350 |
| 2023 | The Whas Crusade for Children Inc | $9,500.00 FOR SITE MATERIALS AND MINDFUL LITERACY CURRICULUM AND ENRICHMENT/FIELD TRIP. NO FUNDING ALLOWED FOR FOOD/SNACKS. | $9,500 |
| 2023 | Shirley's Way Inc | — | $8,400 |
| 2023 | V V Cooke Foundation Corporation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,500 |
| 2023 | The Wyler Family Foundation | COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Yum Brands Foundation Inc | Unrestricted Contributions to 501(c)3 | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Baird Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Edward Jones Foundation | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES | $253 |
| 2022 | James Graham Brown Foundation Inc | READ TO LEAD SUMMER CAMP | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds I Would Rather Be Reading?
I Would Rather Be Reading is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc ($211K), Shirley's Way Inc ($119K), The Whas Crusade for Children Inc ($46K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $550K in grants to I Would Rather Be Reading between 2019–2025.
Who is I Would Rather Be Reading's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc is the largest recorded funder of I Would Rather Be Reading, with $211K across 5 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has I Would Rather Be Reading received?
IRS 990 filings record $550K in grants to I Would Rather Be Reading across 40 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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