Literacy Endowment Fund

From East Tennessee Foundation

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Type of Support

Overview

The Literacy Endowment Fund focuses on grants that support literacy projects. The broad goal is to improve literacy rates and provide educational resources within the East Tennessee region. Specific causes supported include literacy initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing reading and writing skills among the community members.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
TN (Anderson County, Blount County, Campbell County, Carter County, Claiborne County, Cocke County, Grainger County, Greene County, Hamblen County, Hancock County, Hawkins County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Knox County, Loudon County, McMinn County, Monroe County, Morgan County, Roane County, Scott County, Sevier County, Sullivan County, Unicoi County, Union County, Washington County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Units of government
Educational institutions
Other
  • Must have an Employee Identification Number (EIN)
  • Must provide legal name, address, and contact information of the organization
  • Requires a primary contact person and title
  • Need a list of staff administering the project
  • Must submit most recent financial statements, audit reports, or IRS Form 990
  • Requires current year operating budget
  • List of current board of directors or equivalent is needed
  • Must not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, sexual orientation, age, disability, covered veteran status, or other characteristics as per the Foundation’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
  • Located in and serves constituents in ETF's 25-county service area
up to 2.5k

Submission

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