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Overview

Kids on a BenchReading Is Fundamental, Inc. prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most.

Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.5 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year. 

All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep.

RIF's accomplishments are due in part to the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, foundations, community organizations, and thousands of individuals.

FY2007 RIF Impact by State

 

 
Supporters Spotlight

Donor of the Month

Kappa Kappa Gamma

We are delighted to recognize Kappa Kappa Gamma as our July Donor of the Month!

In 2004, Kappa Kappa Gamma selected RIF as its national philanthropy. Since then, collegiate chapters and alumnae associations have contributed funds, volunteer time, and materials to RIF. Last month, the Kappas launched a nationwide signature event, “Reading Is Key,” to benefit RIF and children’s literacy around the country.

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Program Reach at a Glance
View a PDF map that shows the number of RIF programs across the country.

*RIF Celebrated Its 40th Anniversary
Learn some fun RIF facts and more about our 40th anniversary.

* Reading Is Fundamental
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"The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind."
Elizabeth Hardwick

   
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