text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_2538117_12 (letters VARCHAR, founding_date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many letters were given to the organization with a founding date of 1997-12-12? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(letters) FROM table_2538117_12 WHERE founding_date = "1997-12-12"