Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Goodlettsville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1546736
- Tennessee
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in Tennessee
- Total giving
- $19MTax year 2026
- Total assets
- $85MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS SERVING OTHERS THROUGH BASIC EDUCATION GRANTS WHICH POSITIONS PERSONS FOR EXCELLENCE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children | $1.7M | 2024 |
| The Ad Council | $1.5M | 2024 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | $1.4M | 2024 |
| Proliteracy Worldwide | $850K | 2024 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Inc | $760K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.