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- EIN 23-7338158
- admin@givens.org
- 952-831-2555
- 2822 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55408 USA
- www.givens.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness
Mission: The Givens Foundation for African American Literature advances cultural understanding and learning through programs that inspire a passion for African American literature and writers.
Target demographics: Black writers, students, educators, and lovers of literature
Direct beneficiaries per year: 800 students, 10 emerging writers, 36 artists, 360 readers
Geographic areas served: the Twin Cities and globally
Programs: mentoring programs for emerging writers, culturally responsive artist-led literary workshops for K12 students, monthly book selections for community-wide reading programs, a weekly podcast, monthly series of readings and talks with acclaimed writers and artists, and an annual convening of writers, critics, activists, and artists.