Public charity · Memphis
Champions for Literacy
In 2024 it gave 5 grants worth $79,929 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $11,480 to $23,077. Most often for: “Literacy intervention and resources”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $79,929 · 5 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $11,480 to $23,077 (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 $11,480: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024. Its filing lists only grants over $5,000, so smaller first grants aren't counted.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 8 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
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $306,706
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307K | $80K | 5 |
| 2023 | $307K | $33K | 3 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- John E WilfongChairman
- Jonathan WilfongCo-founder
- Andrew RenshawCo-founder
- Lamar StanleyDirector
- Brian HayhurstTreasurer
- Jonathan WoodDirector
- Dr Alissa Campbell ShawDirector
- Graham NeffDirector
- Dr Dawn WadeDirector
- Ashton EmmanuelDirector
- Jason BakerExecutive director
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
- Literacy intervention and resources (5 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 5 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Grants of $5,000 or less aren't listed on the form public charities file (Schedule I), so small grants are missing here.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Teacher Residency | Memphis, Shelby County | Literacy intervention and resources | $24K |
| Knowledge Quest | Memphis, Shelby County | Literacy intervention and resources | $23K |
| Literacy Mid-South | Memphis, Shelby County | Literacy intervention and resources | $12K |
| Believe Memphis Academy | Memphis, Shelby County | Literacy intervention and resources | $11K |
| Memphis Athletic Ministries | Memphis, Shelby County | Literacy intervention and resources | $10K |
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