Literacy Works
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$901K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Literacy Works?
Literacy Works is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 ($311K), The Brinson Foundation ($165K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $901K in grants to Literacy Works between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | $310,690 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Brinson Foundation | $164,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $125,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation | $81,250 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Helen V Brach Foundation | $80,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | $54,700 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Seabury Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Wish You Well Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dollar General Literacy Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Network for Good | $8,080 | 1 | 2020 |
| John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | $5,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Guy a & N Kay Arboit Charitable Trust | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pelino Charitable Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Origami Works Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2025) to $336K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
What grants has Literacy Works received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation | 36-4350749CHARITABLE | $24,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To strengthen adult literacy by supporting member agencies, and training professionals and volunteers to help adult learners | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Guy a & N Kay Arboit Charitable Trust | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | UNRESTRICTED | $215,690 |
| 2024 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | $43,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation | 36-4350749CHARITABLE | $16,500 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To strengthen adult literacy by supporting member agencies, and training professionals and volunteers to help adult learners | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Seabury Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Wish You Well Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | $33,000 |
| 2023 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To strengthen adult literacy by supporting member agencies, and training professionals and volunteers to help adult learners | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,750 |
| 2023 | The Seabury Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2023 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Brinson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA | $33,000 |
| 2022 | Evanston Community Foundation | Youth | $32,000 |
| 2022 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Special Projects | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | THE WEST SIDE COMMUNITY LITERACY PROJECT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To strengthen adult literacy by supporting member agencies, and training professionals and volunteers to help adult learners | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Seabury Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $10,000 |
| 2022 | John and Margaret Sagan Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Literacy Works?
Literacy Works is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 ($311K), The Brinson Foundation ($165K), Polk Bros Foundation Inc ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $901K in grants to Literacy Works between 2020–2025.
Who is Literacy Works's largest funder?
Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 is the largest recorded funder of Literacy Works, with $311K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Literacy Works received?
IRS 990 filings record $901K in grants to Literacy Works across 45 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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