Champions for Literacy
Champions for literacy ("cfl") is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to use the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and funds for …
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Did you know that 68% of American 4th-graders are reading below grade level? Champions for Literacy uses the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and funds for literacy programs serving students in grades K-3.
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Mission
Champions for literacy ("cfl") is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to use the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and funds for literacy programs serving students in grades pre-school through third grade. We work with athletic teams and players to donate 100% of public funds to local literacy partners.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Champions for Literacy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChampions for Literacy is a registered education nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463588150. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Champions for Literacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 463588150. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Champions for Literacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Champions for Literacy is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Champions for Literacy has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Champions for Literacy is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Champions for Literacy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Champions for Literacy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Did you know that 68% of American 4th-graders are reading below grade level? Champions for Literacy uses the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and funds for literacy programs serving students in grades K-3. Champions for Literacy is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Champions for Literacy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 463588150, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHAMPIONS FOR LITERACY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Champions for Literacy
- What is Champions for Literacy?
- Champions for Literacy is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. Did you know that 68% of American 4th-graders are reading below grade level? Champions for Literacy uses the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and funds for literacy programs serving students in grades K-3.
- When was Champions for Literacy founded?
- Champions for Literacy was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Champions for Literacy?
- Jason Baker serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Champions for Literacy located?
- Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What is Champions for Literacy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Champions for Literacy trustworthy?
- Champions for Literacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Champions for Literacy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 463588150. Registration: 46-3588150 (United States).
- What is Champions for Literacy's website?
- http://www.championsforlit.org