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 Readapalooza. If your institution is interested in supporting our work with a cash sponsorship, volunteers, or in-kind donations, please contact our team.
Corporate, foundation, and government funders below are for the period of 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026.
Many have committed renewed support for the 2026-27 school year.
Cook County Justice Advisory Council – $50k+
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.
FDC Foundation – $30K+
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).
Best In Show Sponsors – Up to $20k
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.
Top Dog Sponsors – Up to $15k
Dr. Scholl Foundation
The Dr. Scholl Foundation was established by William M. Scholl, M.D. in 1947, almost 40 years after he founded the foot care company. It is a private, independent grant-making foundation for charitable purposes.
Throughout the history of The Scholl Manufacturing Company, Dr. William M. Scholl had an international vision for his company. Long before companies spoke of “globalization” or “multinationals”, Dr. Scholl had established manufacturing and retail operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. His global vision realized that commerce, exchange, and dialogue could serve to bring the world closer together and improve the lives of his employees and customers.
Butkiewicz Family Foundation
The Butkiewicz Family Foundation is located in Naples, FL. Since it’s founding in 2019, the Butkiewicz Family Foundation has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $344,500.
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.
The Powell Foundation
The Powell Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to catalyzing progress in public education through bold and collaborative grantmaking and initiatives. Recognizing the importance of promoting conditions necessary for children and youth to thrive, the Foundation also invests in the arts, conservation, and human services.
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.
The Rota Family
The Rota Foundation’s mission is to assist charities supporting underserved local communities by helping them reach their organizational goals and objectives through grant funding.
Ulti-Mutt Champion Sponsors – Up to $5k
Happy Tails – Up to $2.5k
Furbulous – Up to $1k
Dog Lover – Up to $500
Up to $250
In Kind Support
Ways for Institutions and Corporations to partner with SitStayRead
Read-A-Palooza 2026
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 September 19th
- LENGTH OF OPPORTUNITY: 5 weeks
- TIME FRAME: September 8th – October 15th
Adopt a Classroom
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!
Run a Book Drive
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
Help Chicago Students Become Confident Readers
When young students build strong literacy skills early, their confidence and options grow– in the classroom and beyond. Help support Chicago early literacy programs by donating or becoming a volunteer.