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Public charity · Memphis

Literacy Mid-South Inc.

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Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
4 totaling $40,000 · 4 in Shelby County
Typical grant
$10,000
A realistic first ask
About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Total giving that year
$352,803

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Board and officers

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  • John NicholsInterim executive director
  • Dana MigliaccioChair
  • Meghan CullenChair
  • Ashley JohnsonSecretary
  • Tim StakemTreasurer
  • Crystal CookDirector
  • Edith GnanadassDirector
  • Cherhonda Mason-AyersDirector
  • Chandra TuggleDirector
  • Venita DoggettDirector
  • Wendy GriswoldDirector
  • Chantale HillardDirector
  • Michelle ArmstrongDirector
  • Samuel BachelorDirector
  • Jerry JohnsonDirector
  • Mark SpanierDirector

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

  • Program expenses

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.

Tennessee grants from Literacy Mid-South Inc.
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Reading With Mrs RichardsonMemphis, Shelby CountyProgram expenses$10K
Telisa Franklin MinistriesMemphis, Shelby CountyProgram expenses$10K
Raleigh Community Church of ChristMemphis, Shelby CountyProgram expenses$10K
Operation Taking Back 901Memphis, Shelby CountyProgram expenses$10K

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