The Legacy Circle: where coaching and giving meet.
Every Literations coach who makes a gift, of any size, in a given year is welcomed into the Legacy Circle.
What it is
Our coaches show up twice a week, all year, for the students who need them most. Many of you also give financially, and that generosity deserves its own recognition. The Legacy Circle honors coaches who invest in Literations with both their time and their gifts.
4 years
average volunteer coach tenure, more than twice the industry average
Over $100,000
The total amount given by our volunteer literacy coaches in the 2025-2026 school year
Member benefits
The Legacy Circle pin
One pin, the same for every member, to add to your Literations lanyard.
An invitation to The Critical Chapter
Our fall panel event on the state of literacy.
Fireside Chats with Literations Executive Director
Two intimate conversations each year with our Executive Director about where Literations is headed.
How it works
Any gift, any amount
Any gift, any amount, between July 1 and June 30 makes you a member for that year. No tiers, no minimums.
Renews each year
Membership follows our fiscal year. A new gift after July 1 keeps you in the Legacy Circle for the year ahead.
Why I give
"This is the most rewarding volunteer experience I have ever had. I feel that I can make a difference here."
- Literations Volunteer Literacy Coach
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. A gift of any size, made between July 1 and June 30, makes you a member for that year.
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Each fiscal year. Membership runs July 1 through June 30, and a new gift in the new fiscal year keeps you in the Legacy Circle.
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If you're 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets you give directly from your traditional IRA to Literations. Because the money goes straight to us, it isn't counted as taxable income, and if you're 73 or older it can count toward your required minimum distribution. Just ask your IRA provider to send the gift to Literations (Tax ID 04-3227007), then let us know so we can thank you. A QCD counts toward your Legacy Circle gift, just like any other gift. Please check with your tax advisor about your own situation.
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Click Join the Legacy Circle at the top of this page, choose "Monthly" on our donation form, and enter the amount you'd like to give. Your gift will be made automatically each month. You can update or cancel it anytime through your Give Lively donor account, or email development@literations.org and we'll help.
Ready to join your fellow coaches?
Questions? Email cradbill@literations.org
Not a coach yet? Join an info session or explore other ways to give.