Public charity · Washington, DC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Reading Is Fundamental Inc.
In 2024 it gave 8 grants worth $68,008 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $7,200 to $11,552. Most often for: “To foster literacy”.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $68,008 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,200 to $11,552 (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 $7,856: 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
- 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? How we figure this
- 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 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (8 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 | 6 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 2 |
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
Davidson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book'em | Nashville, Davidson County | To foster literacy | $15K |
| 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 |
| Jack Anderson Elementary School | Hendersonvlle, Sumner County | To foster literacy | $12K |
| Idlewild Elementary School | Memphis, Shelby County | To foster literacy | $7,856 |
| 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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