Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Reading Is Fundamental Inc.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $68,008
- Typical grant
- $7,200 to $11,552 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $7,458, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Sumner County, Shelby County · plus 183 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 38% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $4.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | $68K | 8 |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $55K | 8 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Alicia LeviPresident and ceo
- John RemondiChairman
- Thomas PlathVice chairman
- Jj JohnsonSecretary
- Marc WalbyTreasurer
- Angela Y JonesDirector
- Michelle MesackDirector
- Michelle MurphyDirector
- Kevin SmithsonDirector
- Joe ThorntonDirector
- Simone WuDirector
- Molly VanderlooCfo until 06/25
- Jodi RubinSvp, marketing & partnership
- Rachel MadewellSvp, development
- Laura RahmanVp, annual giving
- William GausmanSr. manager, engineering
- Christopher BoykinSr. associate, engineering
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
- To foster literacy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book'em | Nashville, Davidson County | To foster literacy | $15K |
| Jack Anderson Elementary School | Hendersonvlle, Sumner County | To foster literacy | $12K |
| Idlewild Elementary School | Memphis, Shelby County | To foster literacy | $7,856 |
| Goodlettsville Elementary School | Goodlettsvlle, Davidson County | To foster literacy | $7,656 |
| Madison Creek Elementary School | Goodlettsvlle, Davidson County | To foster literacy | $7,260 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | To foster literacy | $7,200 |
| Beech Elementary School | Hendersonvlle, Sumner County | To foster literacy | $6,204 |
| Gene Brown Elementary School | Hendersonvlle, Sumner County | To foster literacy | $5,280 |
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