Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc?
Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($434K), LLWW Foundation ($150K), The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $434,000 | 30 | 2019–2024 |
| LLWW Foundation | $150,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | $130,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| S Mark Taper Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| The Rose Hills Foundation | $75,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ahmanson Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Heads up Youth Foundation Inc | $25,212 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | $20,200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| La Clippers Foundation | $18,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Sunstone Foundation | $328 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2025) to $229K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
What grants has Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S Mark Taper Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Pasadena Community Foundation | Project Support | $10,100 |
| 2024 | LLWW Foundation | MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ahmanson Foundation | TOWARD ACQUISITION OF BOOKS FOR THE MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Rose Hills Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Pasadena Community Foundation | Donor Advised | $10,100 |
| 2024 | Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation | MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sunstone Foundation | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANT - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $328 |
| 2023 | LLWW Foundation | MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Ralph M Parsons Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAMMING IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Rose Hills Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Heads up Youth Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $14,210 |
| 2023 | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | CAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | LLWW Foundation | MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Rose Hills Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Heads up Youth Foundation Inc | — | $11,002 |
| 2021 | The Ahmanson Foundation | TOWARD ACQUISITION OF BOOKS FOR THE MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc?
Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($434K), LLWW Foundation ($150K), The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris ($130K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc, with $434K across 30 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California Inc across 61 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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