Great Books Foundation
| Formation | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Robert Maynard Hutchins, Mortimer Adler |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
President | Valentina Texera-Parissi |
Key people | John J. Cavanaugh, Norman Cousins, Clifton Fadiman, Clare Boothe Luce, Elkan Harrison Powell |
| Affiliations | University of Chicago, Encyclopædia Britannica |
| Website | greatbooks |
The Great Books Foundation is an independent nonprofit educational organization in Chicago, Illinois that publishes collections of classic and modern literature as part of reading and discussion programs for children and adults.
The foundation has two main programs: Junior Great Books, serving students in kindergarten through high school, and Great Books Discussion for college students, continuing education, and book groups. The organization derives its income from the sale of books, teacher professional development fees, contributions, and grants.