Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Goodlettsville, Tennessee · EIN 621546736 · Private foundation
Based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded $85.7M across 7,074 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Save the Children Federation Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Dollar General Literacy Foundation funds
Dollar General Literacy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy, youth development.
Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation Inc YOUTH LITERACY PARTNER | Fairfield, CT | $2.0M | 2021 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc YOUTH LITERACY PARTNER | Fairfield, CT | $1.7M | 2024 |
| Save the Children PARTNER | Fairfield, CT | $1.7M | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dollar General Literacy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy.
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Frequently asked questions about Dollar General Literacy Foundation
- Does Dollar General Literacy Foundation accept grant applications?
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Dollar General Literacy Foundation fund?
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Example recipients include Save the Children Federation Inc, Save the Children. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Dollar General Literacy Foundation give in grants?
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $18.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $85.7M over 7,074 grants.
- Where is Dollar General Literacy Foundation located?
- Dollar General Literacy Foundation is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621546736.
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