Champions for Literacy
MEMPHIS, TN · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Champions for Literacy has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
USE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE CAUSE OF LITERACY, GENERATE FUNDS FOR LOCAL LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND CREATE VOLUNTEER ACTIVATIONS FOR ATHLETES TO PROMOTE THE POWER OF READING TO STUDENTS PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH THIRD GRADE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Champions for Literacy
$2.2M in foundation grants on record from 21 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | $458K | 2 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $425K | 2 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn | $313K | 3 |
| Shamrock Foundation | $225K | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $110K | 5 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $100K | 1 |
| Bbb Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| International Paper Company Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | $80K | 1 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $74K | 3 |
Leadership
JASON BAKER (Principal officer)
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