Public charity · Boston, MA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Reach Out and Read Inc.
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $17,442 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,093 to $6,239. Most often for: “Encourage reading”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $17,442
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,093 to $6,239 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants over $5,000, the only ones its filing lists)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $6,110, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 192 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 67% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $9.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.7M | $17K | 3 |
| 2023 | $7.7M | $8,506 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Caleb KingDirector
- Carly RobertsDirector
- Claudia AristyDirector
- Curtis GrayDirector
- Dipesh NavsariaDirector
- Evan KeyserTreasurer/secretary
- Jordan HavilandDirector
- Judy NewmanDirector
- Kyu RheeDirector
- Laura BailetVice chair
- Leora MogilnerDirector
- Mark Del MonteDirector
- Nathan ChomiloDirector
- Nia Heard-GarrisDirector
- Paul LeblancDirector
- Perri KlassDirector
- Robert NeedlmanDirector
- Ruby X DeyDirector
- Shana HoffmanDirector
- Terri McfaddenDirector
- Tiffany KuehnerDirector
- Trude HaeckerChair
- Erin HenryChief dev. off/int ceo(as of 3/25)
- Marty MartinezCeo/president/clerk (until 3/25)
- Alexander ChuRegional executive director
- Callee BoulwareRegional executive director
- Amy EricksonRegional executive director
- Artavia BerryRegional executive director
- Jessica MortensenRegional executive director
- Lambrina KlessChief operating officer
- Nicola ShearmanChief of research and inno
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Encourage reading (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists | Memphis, Shelby County | Encourage reading | $6,239 |
| Christ Community Health Services - Hickory Hill | Memphis, Shelby County | Encourage reading | $6,110 |
| Christ Community Health Services - Broad Avenue | Memphis, Shelby County | Encourage reading | $5,093 |
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