Grantmaking public charity · EIN 52-0976257
Reading Is Fundamental Inc
Washington, DC
Reading Is Fundamental Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.25M in grants paid across 191 grants, with $28.2M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Muskingum Valley Esc, United Way of West Central Mississippi and Toot Teach & Roll Foundation.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Reading Is Fundamental Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Rif controls these grants via providing books that can only be used to purchase approved titles made available to programs through a web-based portal. books available for purchase are limited to a list of titles screened and approved by individuals with expertise in literacy education, including input from a national advisory board.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Motivating children to read by making reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum Valley Esc | Zanesville, OH | To Foster Literacy | $117,888 |
| United Way of West Central Mississippi | Vicksburg, MS | To Foster Literacy | $97,628 |
| Toot Teach & Roll Foundation | Madison, MS | To Foster Literacy | $84,080 |
| The Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation Inc | Laredo, TX | To Foster Literacy | $36,000 |
| Global Gateways | Jackson, MS | To Foster Literacy | $35,780 |
| Ics Head Start Holly Springs | Holly Springs, MS | To Foster Literacy | $25,280 |
| Bessemer City School District | Bessemer, AL | To Foster Literacy | $25,080 |
| Greater Amsterdam School District | Amsterdam, NY | To Foster Literacy | $21,464 |
| Kannapolis Middle School | Kannapolis, NC | To Foster Literacy | $19,800 |
| William Wirt Middle School | Riverdale, MD | To Foster Literacy | $18,480 |
| Lancaster School District | Lancaster, PA | To Foster Literacy | $17,716 |
| Sunflower County Consolidated School District | Indianola, MS | To Foster Literacy | $17,160 |
| Newark Junior High School | Newark, CA | To Foster Literacy | $17,160 |
| Charles Carroll Middle School | New Carrolltn, MD | To Foster Literacy | $17,160 |
| Start Lighthouse | New York, NY | To Foster Literacy | $16,800 |
| High Springs Community School | High Springs, FL | To Foster Literacy | $16,172 |
| Forrest County School District | Hattiesburg, MS | To Foster Literacy | $15,972 |
| Mcclintock Middle School | Charlotte, NC | To Foster Literacy | $15,840 |
| Jackson Elementary School | Pascagoula, MS | To Foster Literacy | $15,588 |
| Crystal Stairs Inc- Head Startearly Head Start | Los Angeles, CA | To Foster Literacy | $15,300 |
| Walters Middle School | Walters, OK | To Foster Literacy | $15,180 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Edinburg, TX | To Foster Literacy | $15,104 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To Foster Literacy | $15,000 |
| Southwest Human Development | Phoenix, AZ | To Foster Literacy | $15,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia | Arlington, VA | To Foster Literacy | $15,000 |
The 25 largest of 191 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Mississippi$466K · 31 grants
- Texas$257K · 22 grants
- Maryland$201K · 22 grants
- Ohio$175K · 8 grants
- California$113K · 11 grants
- North Carolina$107K · 9 grants
- Pennsylvania$94.8K · 9 grants
- Illinois$81.1K · 10 grants
- Tennessee$68K · 8 grants
- Michigan$62.1K · 7 grants
- New York$51.2K · 4 grants
- Virginia$50.9K · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does Reading Is Fundamental Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Reading Is Fundamental Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Reading Is Fundamental Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,254,588 in grants paid (191 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Reading Is Fundamental Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Muskingum Valley Esc (OH), $118K, United Way of West Central Mississippi (MS), $97.6K, Toot Teach & Roll Foundation (MS), $84.1K, The Laredo Diploma Plus Foundation Inc (TX), $36K and Global Gateways (MS), $35.8K.