The Literacy Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$830K
Foundation funders
31
Grants recorded
74
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Literacy Project?
The Literacy Project is funded by 31 grantmakers, led by Fredman Family Foundation Inc ($150K), Community Foundation of Western ($135K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $830K in grants to The Literacy Project between 2020–2025.
Show all 31 funders
| Franklin County Massachusetts | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Blanker Foundation Inc | $1,250 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $1,240 | 3 | 2020 |
| Lillis Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Easthampton Savings Bank Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $66 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Literacy Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | THERAISING A READER PROGRAM | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Blanker Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Fredman Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY AND EQUITABLY IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND CIVIC LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Western | EDUCATION | $40,775 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Baystate Medical Center Inc | BETTER TOGETHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS GRANT FOR BUILDING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES TOGETHER INITIATIVE | $14,464 |
| 2024 | United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire | PROGRAM | $12,900 |
| 2024 | The Clark Hunter Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Bete Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT FREE CLASSES TO ADULTS IN BASIC SKILLS, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Agnes M Lindsay Trust | HEALTH & WELFARE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Myrtle L Atkinson Foundation | EDUCATIONAL GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Anschutz Family Foundation | General operating support to provide free English literacy programs and skills training to Eagle Valley community members of all ages, including adult basic literacy and Raising a Reader for children. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Marusi Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Blanker Foundation Inc | SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | Fredman Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY AND EQUITABLY IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND CIVIC LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire | PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Western | EDUCATION | $14,262 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $12,142 |
| 2023 | The Bete Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT FREE CLASSES TO ADULTS IN BASIC SKILLS, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Clark Hunter Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation | THE RAISING A READER PROGRAM, TO BE | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Anschutz Family Foundation | To support the Raising-A-Reader program allowing children up to eight years old to receive weekly book bags that they share with others. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | George S and Dolores Dore | UTAH READING INITIATIVE, ADDRESSING A LITERACY GAP AMONG SECOND-GRADE STUDENTS FROM SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES IN UTAH | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Edward and Barbara Urban Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Marusi Family Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $2,700 |
| 2023 | Nora Roberts Foundation | OPERATIONS | $2,300 |
| 2023 | Liswhit Foundation - Rbc Trust Account | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 74 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Literacy Project?
The Literacy Project is funded by 31 grantmakers, led by Fredman Family Foundation Inc ($150K), Community Foundation of Western ($135K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($80K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $830K in grants to The Literacy Project between 2020–2025.
Who is The Literacy Project's largest funder?
Fredman Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Literacy Project, with $150K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Literacy Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $830K in grants to The Literacy Project across 74 grants from 31 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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