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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

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Donor of the Month

Kaplan Test prep and AdmissionsRIF is pleased to announce that Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the December Donor of the Month! For years, Kaplan Test Prep has supported RIF's mission to help children across the nation discover the joy of reading and to promote children's literacy. This year, Kaplan Test Prep and RIF have teamed up to build even more awareness of RIF, through an advertisement in the Kaplan/Newsweek "How to Get into College Guide" and on Kaplan's Facebook page.

Currently, employees of Kaplan Test Prep are in the middle of "Get Your RIF On!," their first ever employee giving campaign for RIF! RIF is very grateful for the continued support of Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.

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Program Reach at a Glance
View a 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
For Our Children & RI TV Icon - SidebarOur Future

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