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"