About George Archer Memorial Foundation for Literacy
The George Archer Memorial Foundation for Literacy raises funds to support tutoring programs for people afflicted with learning disabilities that interfere with their ability to process written communications. The Foundation builds partnerships between educators, community, and families to create neighborhood networks that surround children with literacy opportunities and specialized assistance, supporting early reading habits vital for future success.
Focus Areas
LiteracyDyslexia and learning differencesEarly childhood educationTutoring programsTeacher training / professional development
Who They Fund
K-12 studentseducators and teacherspublic servants and civic workerslocal communities (general/underserved)
Funding Style
program support
About George Archer Memorial Foundation for Literacy
The George Archer Memorial Foundation for Literacy centers its grantmaking on tutoring and literacy education for children and adults with learning disabilities that interfere with written communication. Its support pattern is built around schools, libraries, and specialized literacy organizations in Northern California, with recent awards reaching San Mateo Public Library, Charles Armstrong School, and the UCSF Foundation’s UCSF Dyslexia Center. The foundation’s work aligns with direct service and capacity building: grants have supported school-based reading specialists and literacy programs that serve learners who need reading remediation or specialized assistance. Recent grants show a consistent emphasis on literacy access in community settings rather than one-off projects. Awards have gone to public-serving institutions and education providers that work with students across early childhood, K-12, and adult learning needs. The foundation also connects literacy support to educator development, reflecting an interest in the adults who deliver instruction as well as the learners who receive it. Across the recent grants listed here, the foundation’s giving is concentrated in California and tied closely to programs serving people with dyslexia and related learning differences.
What George Archer Memorial Foundation for Literacy Funds
One clear theme is tutoring and reading remediation. The foundation gave $41,100 to San Mateo Public Library in 2025 for education and public service, alongside additional awards to the library in 2025 and 2024, showing sustained support for a community literacy hub. A second area is specialized support for students with dyslexia and related learning differences. Charles Armstrong School received $41,100 in 2025, $25,000 in 2025, $25,000 in 2023, and $20,000 in 2024, reflecting repeated backing for a school serving this population. The foundation also supports research and program infrastructure. UCSF Foundation (UCSF Dyslexia Center) received $22,122 in 2025 and $5,000 in 2023 for research, while Lead School received $41,100 and $8,000 in 2025 and $5,000 in 2023 for education and public service.
How George Archer Memorial Foundation for Literacy Gives
Typical grant size sits in a fairly tight band: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $41,100. Recent awards cluster around those levels, with several grants at $41,100 and many others at $20,000 to $25,000. The foundation appears to be a recurring supporter rather than a one-time giver; San Mateo Public Library, Charles Armstrong School, Lead School, and UCSF Foundation all appear more than once across the listed years. It is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are not accepted for the general tutoring programs listed here.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$364K
Total Assets
$0
Total Revenue
$0
Total Expenses
$307K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $20K and $41K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$41K
Geographic Reach
Regional1 state funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DONNA G ARCHER
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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