Literary Society of the Desert
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$102K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Literary Society of the Desert?
Literary Society of the Desert is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co ($40K), The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation ($34K), Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $102K in grants to Literary Society of the Desert between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | $40,000 | 8 | 2021–2024 |
| The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | $33,599 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | $4,470 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Greenbaum-Strauss Foundation | $1,700 | 1 | 2019 |
| AC Israel Foundation Inc | $1,200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation | $900 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Literary Society of the Desert received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING. | $11,595 |
| 2024 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | LITERACY | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING. | $11,309 |
| 2023 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | LITERACY | $1,310 |
| 2023 | Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND THE LOVE OF READING IN OUR COMMUNITY. | $300 |
| 2022 | The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING. | $5,385 |
| 2022 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | LITERACY | $1,160 |
| 2022 | Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND THE LOVE OF READING IN OUR COMMUNITY. | $300 |
| 2021 | The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING. | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | LITERACY | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Lee and Claudia Brooke Foundation | TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND THE LOVE OF READING IN OUR COMMUNITY. | $300 |
| 2020 | AC Israel Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,200 |
| 2020 | The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING. | $310 |
| 2019 | Greenbaum-Strauss Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Literary Society of the Desert?
Literary Society of the Desert is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co ($40K), The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation ($34K), Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $102K in grants to Literary Society of the Desert between 2019–2024.
Who is Literary Society of the Desert's largest funder?
Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc Co is the largest recorded funder of Literary Society of the Desert, with $40K across 8 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Literary Society of the Desert received?
IRS 990 filings record $102K in grants to Literary Society of the Desert across 26 grants from 7 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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