About the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County

This fund supports the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Pinellas County, a nonprofit organization that revolutionizes early learning to inspire children, engage families, and elevate educators.

Affordable access to high-quality early learning programs has been proven to increase kindergarten readiness and academic achievement. Nothing replaces a parent as a child’s first and most important teacher.

Ready to Read Pinellas is designed to help parents mold their young learners at home by providing FREE age-appropriate books each month. Reading at home builds vocabulary, comprehension, and bonding to encourage future success.

A little kindness can make a significant difference in a child’s life. Join us in shaping the future of our children by donating today.

Annual Sponsorship Opportunities

  • $50 – Supports 1 child
  • $100 – Supports 2 children
  • $250 – Supports 5 children
  • $500 – Supports 10 children
  • $1,000 – Supports 20 children

Your donation will support “Ready to Read” and other ELC activities.

Unless requested otherwise, donor information may be shared with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County for recognition purposes.

Ready to Read Pinellas

“Ready to Read Pinellas” is one of ELC’s cornerstone programs. It provides families with free, age-appropriate books each month to help parents mold their young learners at home.

Reading together builds vocabulary, comprehension, confidence, and bonding—all of which contribute to future success in school and beyond.

Your Impact

A little kindness can make a big difference in a child’s life. Your donation will support “Ready to Read” and other ELC activities that inspire early learning and literacy across Pinellas County.

Donor Information

Unless otherwise requested, donor information may be shared with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County for recognition purposes. The purpose of this fund is to accept charitable contributions and make distributions to support ELC’s mission of preparing children to enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

Donate Online

Contributions may be made online on this page.

Donate By Check

Make check payable to:
Pinellas Community Foundation

Memo line:
Please indicate the fund name when completing the memo line.

Mail checks to:
17755 US Highway 19 N, Suite 150
Clearwater, FL 33764

Donate By Wire or Transfer of Securities:

Please call Meg Lokey, Vice President of Philanthropy at 727-306-3142 or

Duggan Cooley, CEO at 727-306-3124