Also known as: Books Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 376227827) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Bound To Stay Bound Books Foundation reported 19 grants totaling $169,200 to 19 organizations across 9 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $25,000 to Prairieland United Way.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
8 of the 19 grants in this filing (2024) — $65,600 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prairieland United Way | Jacksonville, IL | $25,000 |
| Morgan County Historical Society | Jacksonville, IL | $15,000 |
| Texas Library Association | Austin, TX | $15,000 |
| American Association of School Librarians | Chicago, IL | $12,500 |
| American Library Association | Chicago, IL | $9,000 |
| The Dollywood Foundation | Seiverville, TN | $9,000 |
| Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | $8,400 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL | $8,400 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | $8,400 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | $8,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | $8,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | $8,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | $8,000 |
| Illinois Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | $7,500 |
| Jacksonville Area Museum | Jacksonville, IL | $6,100 |
| Association for Library Service to Children | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce | Jacksonville, IL | $1,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
