From public IRS filings
LITERATIONS CORP
BOSTON, MA · Youth Development
Mission
LITERATIONS DRIVES EDUCATIONAL EQUITY THROUGH EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS EMPOWERING YOUNG READERS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. LITERATIONS ENVISIONS A DAY WHEN ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF ZIP CODE, ENTER THE FIFTH GRADE AS PROFICIENT READERS POISED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.3M
Total expenses
$2.2M
Total assets
$1.8M
Program expense ratio
72%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds LITERATIONS CORP
$4.9M in foundation grants on record from 37 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation | $975K | 4 |
| Aarp Foundation | $764K | 3 |
| Wellington Management Foundation | $500K | 4 |
| Community Foundation for Metrowest | $426K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $373K | 4 |
| Cecile Higginson Murphy Charitable Foundation | $325K | 3 |
| Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | $174K | 4 |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation | $168K | 5 |
| Rowland Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Highland Partners Charitable Fund | $140K | 2 |
Leadership
AMY DANFORTH — BOARD CHAIR (Principal officer)
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