Seedlings Braille Books for Children
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$706K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
57
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Seedlings Braille Books for Children?
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc ($183K), Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable ($85K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($73K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $706K in grants to Seedlings Braille Books for Children between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc | $183,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable | $84,558 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $73,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | $60,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $54,395 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | $50,753 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | $50,250 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $31,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Network for Good | $27,560 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Frontstream Global Fund | $20,522 | 1 | 2025 |
| Global Impact | $20,198 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | $16,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Village Club Foundation | $16,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Aa Van Elslander Foundation | $6,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Beta Sigma Phi Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| McKesson Foundation Inc | $500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Staley Charitable Foundation | $429 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Steve and Natalee Herrig Family Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $177K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $152K.
What grants has Seedlings Braille Books for Children received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc | #25-11: BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WITH VISION LOSS AND TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (RENEWAL) | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable | GENERAL | $29,558 |
| 2025 | Frontstream Global Fund | Contribution | $20,522 |
| 2025 | Delta Gamma Foundation | AID FOR BLIND | $12,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc | DONATION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc | #23-19: BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WITH VISION LOSS AND TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $59,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable | GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR SEEDLINGS B4B PROGRAM, AN INVITE-ONLY PROGRAM FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, TO RECEIVE TWO PRINT-BRAILLE-AND-PICTURE BOOKS FOR EACH PRE-BRAILLE READER (AGES BIRTH-3) WHO IS ENROLLED. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Delta Gamma Foundation | AID FOR BLIND | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,616 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,250 |
| 2024 | Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Fred and Maxi Bruhns Foundation Inc | DONATION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Staley Charitable Foundation | Blind Assistance | $429 |
| 2023 | Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc | #23-19: BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN WITH VISION LOSS AND TEACHERS OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | $59,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $46,000 |
| 2023 | Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Delta Gamma Foundation | AID FOR BLIND | $11,270 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,453 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,250 |
| 2023 | Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $5,417 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | McKesson Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $400 |
| 2022 | The Gibney Family Foundation Inc | TO GET MORE BRAILLE BOOKS INTO THE HANDS OF PRE BRAILLE READERS | $17,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 57 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Seedlings Braille Books for Children?
Seedlings Braille Books for Children is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc ($183K), Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable ($85K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($73K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $706K in grants to Seedlings Braille Books for Children between 2019–2025.
Who is Seedlings Braille Books for Children's largest funder?
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc is the largest recorded funder of Seedlings Braille Books for Children, with $183K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Seedlings Braille Books for Children received?
IRS 990 filings record $706K in grants to Seedlings Braille Books for Children across 57 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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