FUNDING PARTNERS
SitStayRead is proud to partner with non-profit organizations, businesses, and foundations, as institutional funders, for special initiatives such as back to school book drives, and as volunteer program facilitators. If your institution is interested in supporting our work with a cash sponsorship, volunteers, or in-kind donations, please contact info@sitstayread.org.
Corporate, foundation, and government funders below are for the period of 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024
The Donley Foundation - 125k+
The Xoloitzcuintle ‘Xolo’ award, inspired by the qualities of the ancient Mayan and Aztec breed and its modern descendants, honors a person or entity that has had significant impact on SitStayRead and its work by creating a strong bond of trust and partnership.
Inez Cantrell Donley and Edward Donley both grew up on poor farms, but made a wonderful life for themselves by getting a good education and working hard. In 1987, they created The Donley Foundation as their way of giving back to the young people striving to get an education, job skills, and life skills.
The Donley Foundation was consistent in its support of SitStayRead throughout its life cycle with a particularly generous parting gift this year as the foundation sunsetted.
SitStayRead will forever be grateful not only for The Donley Foundation’s fiscal support, but for the agency it encouraged in our organization to use this funding as most needed, by making its grants unrestricted.
FDC Foundation - $25k
The FDC Foundation is a non-profit foundation founded in 2008 by members of the Cluck family to support charitable organizations within the United States in three principle areas: Health, Education, and Housing.
Education: Specifically, the FDC Foundation contributes to organizations that support (1) early childhood development programs, including but not limited to educational institutions currently doing outstanding work in the field; (2) programs for returning scholars, supporting organizations that provide financial support (such as reimbursement of tuition, fees, cost of books and additional living expenses) incurred by persons who return to school to continue their education later in life (beyond the age when that level of education is customarily completed); and (3) literary achievement, specifically organizations (such as colleges and universities) offering financial support or programs to gifted individuals pursuing the creation of meritorious literary works (poetry, fiction, drama, non-fiction prose, or translation) over a specific time period (such as one year).
Cook County Justice Advisory Council - $20k
Cook County Justice Advisory Council’s vision is for Cook County to be a leader in reimagining and restructuring systems of justice to improve conditions and outcomes for individuals involved in the justice system and communities most impacted by it. Mass incarceration destabilizes families and communities. Proactive and strategic investments in violence prevention, recidivism reduction and restorative justice support those at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system and bring about a more equitable system of justice and safer communities for all.
Top Dog Sponsors - Up to $10k
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KPMG
KPMG's global vision is to be recognised as 'employers of choice' — to recruit, retain and develop the very best people. This allows our people to flourish both as professionals and as individuals — to enjoy a challenging career and get the most from their personal lives.
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Allstate
Providing protection to help people achieve their hopes and dreams has always been Allstate's purpose. It's the why behind everything we do. The world is unpredictable. When the unexpected happens, we'll be there to face it with you and provide protection to keep your life moving forward.
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Alliance Bernstein
At AB, we're fostering a culture of diverse perspectives and innovation to help advance our clients' success. And we're doing it responsibly—from how we act to how we invest—because outcomes mean more than financial returns.
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Sparkjoy Foundation
This is the Sparkjoy Foundation’s first boots on the ground operation. Cheryl Herrick came to us with this idea in 2018: as an autocross racer she wanted to volunteer her time to take veterans and their families for ride-alongs. Her belief is that the adrenaline rush of riding along is therapeutic for victims of PTSD. For many of them, this is a reason to get out of the house and socialize with others, and these events make a real difference in their lives.
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The Siragusa Family Foundation
The Siragusa Family Foundation, established in 1950 by Ross D. Siragusa, is a private family foundation that is committed to honoring its founder by sustaining and developing Chicago’s extraordinary nonprofit resources. Our mission is to help underserved people in the Chicago area help themselves and experience a better quality of life.
Ulti-Mutt Champion Sponsors - Up to $5k
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Stand Out for Good, Inc
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McMaster-Carr Supply Company
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Montgomery Ward Foundation
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Luther I. Replogle Foundation
Happy Tails - Up to $2.5k
Ways for Institutions and Corporations to partner with SitStayRead
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Join our Read-A-Palooza Challenge and gather support from your community as you pledge to our reading challenge as a way to support or literacy work across the city!
GROUP SIZE: No limit
LOCATION: Virtual + Chicago Celebration Oct 12th
LENGTH OF OPPORTUNITY: 5 weeks
TIME FRAME: September 9th - October 11th
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Your company agrees to allow a cohort of volunteers to take part in 3/4 or up to 6/8 sessions in the same classroom.
GROUP SIZE: 3-6 volunteers/session
LOCATION: South and West Sides of Chicago
LENGTH OF OPPORTUNITY: 6-8 weeks
TIME FRAME: September 2024 - August 2025
The SitStayRead staff is here to support your HR team in crafting a model that works best for your team!
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Companies help build our book collection and school partner libraries by hosting a virtual or in-person book drive.
GROUP SIZE: No limit
LOCATION: Virtual or location of your choosing
LENGTH OF OPPORTUNITY: One day - one month
AVAILABILITY: Year round