About Us
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The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America is a tax-exempt public charity established in 1979 by the Learning Disabilities Association of America. The Trustee, BNY Mellon Bank, Pittsburgh, PA, holds and invests the Foundation’s property and distributes the net income and principal as directed by the Foundation’s Board of Managers. The Foundation’s Board of Managers, elected by the Board of Directors of the Learning Disabilities Association of America, is responsible for soliciting, reviewing and awarding approved grants. Grants may be made to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, its state and local affiliates, as well as to any other organization which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Code and contributions to which are tax deductible.
The Foundation provides funds for research and education and to broaden the base of public awareness in the field of Learning Disabilities. The Foundation provides support for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, and specifically for the accurate identification, ongoing evaluation and complete education of and services for children and adults with learning disabilities. |
Foundation Mission
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Board of Managers
Chairman
Sandra Britt, Minter City, MS
Vice Chairman
John Wilson, Waynesville, NC
Treasurer
Henry R. Johnston, III, Esquire, Pittsburgh, PA
Secretary
Suzanne Fornaro, Hayden, AL
Director
Beth McGraw, Dallas, TX
Foundation Administrator
Heather Nicklow, Belle Vernon, PA
Sandra Britt, Minter City, MS
Vice Chairman
John Wilson, Waynesville, NC
Treasurer
Henry R. Johnston, III, Esquire, Pittsburgh, PA
Secretary
Suzanne Fornaro, Hayden, AL
Director
Beth McGraw, Dallas, TX
Foundation Administrator
Heather Nicklow, Belle Vernon, PA