Literary Society of the Desert
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$81K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Literary Society of the Desert?
Literary Society of the Desert is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation ($34K), Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc CO ($20K), Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $81K in grants to Literary Society of the Desert between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | $33,599 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc CO | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | $5,470 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $23K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $23K.
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc CO | SUPPORT OF THE CHARITY | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Operating Needs | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE A LOVE OF READING. | $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 | Irving and Adele Rosenberg Foundati | APPREICATION OF LITERATURE | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Literary Society of the Desert?
Literary Society of the Desert is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation ($34K), Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation Inc CO ($20K), Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $81K in grants to Literary Society of the Desert between 2019–2024.
Who is Literary Society of the Desert's largest funder?
The Hyman and Mintz Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Literary Society of the Desert, with $34K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Literary Society of the Desert received?
IRS 990 filings record $81K in grants to Literary Society of the Desert across 22 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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