Montana America Reads Corporate Grants

Barnes & Noble, Inc. —support education and literacy through "community events, educational activities and programs that put books in the hands of disadvantaged children," primarily in communities served by their stores

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation —offers grants to organizations that are working toward eliminating the underlying causes of environmental and social problems.

Compaq Contributions Program —gives support to programs where the company has a significant employee and business presence.

Delta Air Lines Foundation —supports programs dealing with cultural advocacy, wellness of the community, and leadership development in communities where Delta has a presence.

eBay Foundation —grants to groups that provide hope, tools and direction to people through the “creative application of technology.”

IKOS Community Involvement —support projects in education, health care, human/social services, and the environment.

J.C. Penney Company — makes grants to national organizations in the areas of health and welfare, education, civic betterment, and arts and culture.

Kmart  Corporation —community grants given to groups working with kids, families, and Kmart associates.

Pizza Hut, Inc. —sponsors the Book It! Program, encouraging K-6 students to become better readers.

Starbucks Foundation—striving to help with local literacy campaigns across the country, with monetary grants and help with programs.

Target Foundation —supports agencies working to improve family life, education, and arts accessibility on a local scale, and supports national programs as well.

UPS Literacy Initiative —offering “human capital” by enlisting UPS employees to help with literacy campaigns.

Verizon—promotes literacy and other projects nationwide.
http://www.gte.com/AboutGTE/Community/cd/literacy.html , or http://foundation.verizon.com/

Wal-Mart GoodWorks Foundation —matches funds with community organizations.

Wells Fargo & Company —providing grants to states west of the Mississippi (primarily), focusing on community development, education, and human services.