Foundation Facts
The Carole Stinson Literacy Foundation was formed in June 2006. We are a charitable foundation dedicated to
supporting organizations whose activities will enhance the literacy skills of children and adults. We also seek
opportunities to provide public awareness about literacy issues.
After considerable research, the foundation unanimously chose to award annual grants to California program
sites for the Reach Out and Read and Reading Recovery organizations. Grant awards ranging from $1000 to $10,000 are
presented to deserving sites each year.
Reach Out and Read is a national program providing new books to children during medical check-ups. Literacy
issues are also discussed with the child's parent or caregiver during the visits. A large percentage of the Reach Out
and Read book recipients are living at or below the U.S. poverty level.
Reading Recovery is a worldwide early-intervention tutoring program for young children struggling with reading
and writing. First grade students with literacy difficulties are given specialized Reading Recovery tutoring at
participating schools.
**Budget cuts in California public schools have resulted in the closure of many Reading Recovery programs. The
Carole Stinson Literacy Foundation has suspended Reading Recovery grant awards until further notice.**
Please click on the following links to read fact sheets about Reach Out and Read and Reading Recovery.
We also encourage you to visit the official websites of these outstanding programs.
www.reachoutandread.org
www.readingrecovery.org
Contributions to The Carole Stinson Literacy Foundation are used for foundation purposes only. Foundation
directors and other persons affiliated with The Carole Stinson Literacy Foundation do not receive compensation for
their work. All fund-raising activities/events are conducted using the efforts of volunteers.
The Carole Stinson Literacy Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. Donations are tax deductible
in accordance with IRS regulations concerning charitable contributions. Our donor information will never be shared,
sold, or traded.
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