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Every Dollar
Can Help Open a Door.
Your donation supports the Parsons Avenue Reading Station, Story Hour Library, the Classroom Author Project, and Community Table — programs that reach children, families, and adult learners across Columbus.
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Secure online giving. J Merrill Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Where Your Gift Goes
Reading Station Restocks
Funds diverse, representative books for the Parsons Avenue station and future network stations.
Story Hour Library
Covers storage, platform costs, and volunteer coordination for our digital reading library.
Classroom Author Project
Funds printing, editorial support, and distribution for student-authored books.
Community Table
Supports Thanksgiving meal logistics, food costs, and distribution toward the 150-family goal in 2026.
Literacy Bridge (ESL)
Funds instructor stipends, curriculum, and virtual learning access for ESL program participants.
Named Giving Tiers
For donors who want to make a larger commitment to literacy, access, and community transformation.
Literacy Circle
Helps support books, literacy access, and community program operations. Recognition may be offered according to Foundation policy.
Story Champion
Helps support Story Hour development, reader coordination, and access to read-aloud experiences for children and families.
Legacy Partner
Helps support larger program needs, school partnerships, reading access, and community literacy work over time.
Sustaining Gift
Helps support long-term Foundation capacity and program sustainability. Legacy giving conversations may be coordinated separately upon request.
To discuss larger gifts, legacy giving, or donor questions, contact foundation@jmerrill.one