Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
Reading Is Fundamental is a not-for-profit literacy organization that delivers free books and resources focusing on at risk children ages 8 and under. Through Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. flagship Books for Ownership program, the group gives more than 16 million new free books to some 5 million kids each year. RIF seeks to increase children's interest in reading by providing motivational support, family involvement, and free books the children get to choose. Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. is supported by the US Department of Education and donations from foundations, companies, and individuals. Margaret McNamara began the program in 1966 with a group of school volunteers in Washington D.C.
Contact Details
Office Address
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc.
1825 Connecticut Ave. NW,Ste. 400
Washington, DC, USA 20009
Phone: (202) 536-3400
Fax: (202) 536-3517
Executives
Chairman Emerita
Lynda Johnson Robb
Chairman
John F.Remondi