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Congressional Tribute to Duncan McDougall

Original title: TRIBUTE TO DUNCAN McDOUGALL

March 31, 2025

literacy nonprofit education Vermont New Hampshire

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official public record of the career achievements of a private citizen and the operational history of a regional nonprofit organization.

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Duncan McDougall

He is the subject of the congressional tribute marking his retirement from his leadership role.

Children's Literacy Foundation

The organization receives public recognition in the Congressional Record for its operational history and mission.

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Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

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Summary

Senator Peter Welch formally recognized Duncan McDougall for his 25-year tenure as the founder and executive director of the Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF). The tribute highlights McDougall's work in providing new books and literacy programming to underserved children in rural Vermont and New Hampshire.

Key Facts

Duncan McDougall served as executive director of the Children's Literacy Foundation (CLiF) for 25 years.
CLiF was founded in 1998 in Waterbury Center, Vermont.
CLiF has served over 375,000 children since its inception.
The organization has distributed more than $10 million worth of new books.
CLiF operates in 430 communities across Vermont and New Hampshire.
The organization hosts over 1,000 literacy events annually.
CLiF is funded entirely by private donations from over 600 donors annually and receives no state or federal funding.
CLiF provides services to public elementary schools, libraries, preschools, afterschool programs, low-income housing, and correctional facilities.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official public record of the career achievements of a private citizen and the operational history of a regional nonprofit organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Children's Literacy Foundation?

It is a community-supported nonprofit organization that provides new books and literacy programming to underserved, at-risk, rural children in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Does the Children's Literacy Foundation receive government funding?

No, the organization is entirely supported by private donations and receives no state or federal funds.

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Nonprofit Funding Model

The organization explicitly maintains a policy of refusing state or federal funds to remain entirely community-supported.

Children's Literacy Foundation

Connected Entities

organizationChildren's Literacy Foundation“Nonprofit organization founded by Duncan McDougall in 1998.”Map →

locationWaterbury Center, VT“Location where CLiF was founded.”Map →

personDuncan McDougall“Founder and former executive director of the Children's Literacy Foundation.”Map →

organizationDartmouth's Tuck School of Business“Educational institution attended by Duncan McDougall.”Map →

personPeter Welch“United States Senator who introduced the tribute.”Map →

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