Prisoners Literature Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$188K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Prisoners Literature Project?
Prisoners Literature Project is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Alice Shaver Foundation ($50K), Crankstart Foundation ($50K), Linville Family Foundation ($31K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $188K in grants to Prisoners Literature Project between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Shaver Foundation | $50,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Linville Family Foundation | $31,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation | $17,734 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Books to Prisoners | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Grapevine giving foundation | $6,320 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Tapestry Foundation Inc | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $90K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Prisoners Literature Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Books to Prisoners | Increase ability to send books at no cost to prisoners. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Alice Shaver Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Crankstart Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Linville Family Foundation | GENERAL | $9,000 |
| 2024 | San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation | OPERATING FUND FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $6,576 |
| 2024 | Grapevine giving foundation | operating fund and general assistance. | $6,320 |
| 2024 | Alice Shaver Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Alice Shaver Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Linville Family Foundation | GENERAL | $9,000 |
| 2023 | San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation | OPERATING FUND FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $5,160 |
| 2023 | The Tapestry Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM- FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $200 |
| 2022 | Alice Shaver Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Linville Family Foundation | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | San Francisco Tavern Guild Foundation | OPERATING FUND FOR THE ORGANIZATION | $5,998 |
| 2021 | Alice Shaver Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Linville Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2019 | Alice Shaver Foundation | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Prisoners Literature Project?
Prisoners Literature Project is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Alice Shaver Foundation ($50K), Crankstart Foundation ($50K), Linville Family Foundation ($31K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $188K in grants to Prisoners Literature Project between 2019–2025.
Who is Prisoners Literature Project's largest funder?
Alice Shaver Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Prisoners Literature Project, with $50K across 6 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Prisoners Literature Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $188K in grants to Prisoners Literature Project across 20 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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