DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION
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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in Tennessee, New York, and Connecticut, having awarded a total of $14.5 million across 2,895 grantees in 2025. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SERVE OTHERS THROUGH BASIC EDUCATION GRANTS WHICH POSITION PERSONS FOR EXCELLENCE
Cause Areas
2
Education
Reading promotion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY INC
$9.9M
6%
Save The Children Federation Inc
$9M
5%
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$6.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
523
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION?
No. DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION give?
DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, New York, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION awarded about 520 grants, totaling nearly $14.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,900 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY INC, Save The Children Federation Inc, and NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION?
DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.