NASHVILLE, TN
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)GOVERNOR'S EARLY LITERACY FOUNDATION, founded in 2004, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $22.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $7.0M, a strong 31% operating margin.
THE MISSION OF GOVERNOR'S EARLY LITERACY FOUNDAION (GELF) IS TO STRENGTHEN EARLY LITERACY IN TENNESSEE. GELF EQUIPS TENNESSEE'S CHILDREN WITH BOOKS AND INNOVATIVE LITERACY TOOLS THAT ENCOURAGE LIFELONG LEARNING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. WE DO THIS BY SERVING AS A THOUGHT LEADER, ADVISOR, AND CATALYST TO SUSTAIN EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ACCROSS THE STATE, INCLUSING BIRTH-3 BOOK DELIVERY, K-3 HOME LIBRARIES, CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT, STORYBOOK TRAILS, BOOK BUSES, AND THE STATEWIDE EARLY LITERACY EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE OF TENNESSEE.
BOOK DELIVERY, THROUGH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY: THROUGH OUR BIRTH-5 BOOK DELIVERY PROGRAM, WE DELIVER BOOKS EACH MONTH TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE, THROUGH DOLLY PARTON'S...
BOOK DELIVERY, THROUGH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY: THROUGH OUR BIRTH-5 BOOK DELIVERY PROGRAM, WE DELIVER BOOKS EACH MONTH TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE, THROUGH DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, TO FOSTER A LOVE OF READING AT AN EARLY AGE. THIS PROGRAM IS A GIFT OF UP TO 60 HIGH-QUALITY, AGE APPROPRIATE BOOKS, TO BUILD A CHILD'S HOME LIBRARY BEFORE KINDERGARTON. DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY IS AVAILABLE TO ALL AGE-ELIGIBLE TENNESSEE CHILDREN THROUGH A UNIQUE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH GELF AND AFFILIATED PROGRAMS IN EACH OF TENNESSEE'S 95 COUNTIES. WITH VITAL FINANCIAL SUPORT FROM THE TENESSEE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATE SPONSORS, GELF FUNDS HALF THE COST OF IMAGINATION LIBRARY BOOKS FOR ENROLLED CHILDREN STATEWIDE, SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZERS IN EACH OF TENNESSEE'S 95 COUNTIES AS THEY RAISE THE OTHER HALF OF THE COST OF BOOKS FOR ENROLLED CHILDREN IN THEIR COUNTY. SINCE 2004, WE HAVE MAILED OVER 58 MILLION BOOKS TO CHILDREN STATEWIDE
THROUGH OUR STORYBOOK TRAIL PROGRAM, GELF COLLABORATES WITH TENNESSEE STATE PARKS CONSERVANCY AND LOCAL PARKS TO CREATE OUTDOOR READING EXPERIENCE WHERE FAMILIES INTERACT THROUGH LITERACY AND...
THROUGH OUR STORYBOOK TRAIL PROGRAM, GELF COLLABORATES WITH TENNESSEE STATE PARKS CONSERVANCY AND LOCAL PARKS TO CREATE OUTDOOR READING EXPERIENCE WHERE FAMILIES INTERACT THROUGH LITERACY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. THIS PROGRAM PRESENTS A CHILDREN'S STORYBOOK ON CHILD-HEIGHT PANELS ALONG A SHORT TRAIL TO PROMOTE ADULT-CHILD INTERACTION AROUND BOOKS AND NATURE. EACH PANEL FEATURES A READING TIP TO ENCOURAGE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT BY BRINGING THE BOOK TO LIFE FOR CHILDREN. GELF'S STORYBOOK TRAIL PROGRAM NOW INCLUDE 76 TRAILS IN 52 TENNESSEE COUNTIES.
SUMMER: THROUGH OUR GROWING K-3 HOME LIBRARY PROGRAM, GELF DELIVERS QUALITY BOOKS AND LITERACY RESOURCES TO COMBAT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND SUPORT STUDENT LEARNING IN THE HOME. IN COLLABORATION WITH...
SUMMER: THROUGH OUR GROWING K-3 HOME LIBRARY PROGRAM, GELF DELIVERS QUALITY BOOKS AND LITERACY RESOURCES TO COMBAT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND SUPORT STUDENT LEARNING IN THE HOME. IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION, THIS PROGRAM MAILS A PACK OF HIGH-QUALITY BOOKS TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS DURING THE SUMMER, AT NO COST TO FAMILIES OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SINCE IT'S LAUNCH IN SUMMER 2020, THE K-3 HOME LIBRARY PROGRAM HAS QUICKLY GROWN TO BECOME ONE OF GELF'S KEY PROGRAMS, AND THE FIRST STATEWIDE K-3 BOOK DELIVERY EFFORT IN THE U.S IN 2021. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF GELF'S K-3 SUMMER READING PROGRAM OVER 6 MILLION BOOKS HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CHILDREN AND TEACHERS ACROSS THE STATE.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $22,624,791 | $22,655,550 | 0.0% |
| Expenses | $15,662,441 | $19,682,268 | -0.2% |
| Net Income | $6,962,350 | $2,973,282 | +1.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| BRANDON GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE BARNES | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENINE TORR | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH REED | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER COLQUITT | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY DISHNER | CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WATSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES NICHOLSON | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BALLARD | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE BYNUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WILDMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GORNICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES POND | PRESIDENT | 37.50 |
Officer
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$220,654 | $52,717 | $273,371 |
| DEAN HOSKINS | VICE PRESIDENT | 37.50 |
Officer
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$169,887 | $35,592 | $205,479 |
| ANGEL BEBOUT | CFO | 37.50 |
Officer
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$94,289 | $29,777 | $124,066 |
| ABIGAIL SANDERSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 37.50 |
Highest
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$104,784 | $29,777 | $134,561 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,624,791 | $15,662,441 | $26,456,237 | $6,962,350 |
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $24,930,131 | $23,200,310 | $21,187,455 | $1,729,821 |
| 2022 | $14,676,458 | $13,764,764 | $14,335,895 | $911,694 |
| 2021 | $13,046,158 | $12,298,051 | $11,541,764 | $748,107 |
| 2020 | $8,741,381 | $9,108,574 | $8,518,378 | $-367,193 |
| 2018 | $8,572,196 | $8,227,603 | $7,930,614 | $344,593 |
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