We publish concrete milestones so visitors can distinguish completed steps from future plans.
October 16, 2026
New free reading guides and worksheets
A four-session reading routine, translation-comparison workshop, and collection-planning guide are now available with worked examples and downloadable worksheets. These online resources are separate from physical-book distribution still in development.
We published a free educator toolkit with a short, original reading passage, 25-minute teaching sequence, comprehension questions, model answers, and accessible teaching adaptations. The toolkit can be used without registering or donating.
Educational Literary Resources, Inc. opened its public Keep the Classics Alive donation campaign. Supporters may make one-time or recurring contributions through Zeffy’s hosted donation form.
The Internal Revenue Service issued Educational Literary Resources, Inc. a determination letter recognizing the organization as exempt from federal income tax under IRC §501(c)(3), classified as a public charity under §170(b)(1)(A)(vi). The exemption is effective September 15, 2026. Contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Educational Literary Resources, Inc. submitted Form 1023-EZ seeking recognition under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). The IRS subsequently issued the determination letter dated September 28, 2026, with exemption effective September 15, 2026.
Initial governance completed
The organization adopted bylaws, conflict-of-interest procedures, banking authority, and an initial activity and funding plan. The fiscal year ends December 31.
California nonprofit formed
Educational Literary Resources, Inc. was formed as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation to advance education and literacy through books, educational materials, and related programs.
Future updates will report actual program activity, distributions, partnerships, and other material developments as they occur.