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Care and Share Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Colorado Springs, CO EIN: 84-0731930 Website

TO EXPOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HUNGER, ALLEVIATE ITS PAIN AND IMPROVE THE NUTRITION OF PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN COLORADO. In coalition with diverse organizations, we provide hunger relief and work to address the root causes of hunger through advocacy and education.

Key facts about Care and Share Inc

EIN
84-0731930
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Total assets
$22,294,249

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$22.3M

+0.7% YoY

Revenue

$65.7M

+0.1% YoY

Net Investment Income

$50K

+168.3% YoY

Expenses

$65.6M

+1.7% YoY

About Care and Share Inc

Based on IRS filings

Care and Share Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $50K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Colorado Springs

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants20200 grants20211 grants20221 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$22,294,249$22,146,536$21,097,592
Revenue$65,663,902$65,593,594$62,542,872
Expenses$65,556,743$64,459,640$63,788,707
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$49,892$18,597$22,350
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Care and Share Inc is led by Nathan Springer, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 3 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Nathan Springer

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $70K (2023) → $199K (2025)

  • Nate Olson

    Board Chair

    Director → Board Vice Chair, 2021

    Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Nelson Finance Chair

    Board Chair

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Reen

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fletcher Howard

    Director

    Director → Directorr, 2024

    Directorr → Director, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michelle Talarico

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jack Damioli

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Ragain

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Margie Diaz

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Ritchie

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Willis

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Renee Beebe

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharon Barber

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andy Brown

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gina Lopez Ferguson

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Trowbridge

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Fitch

    Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joan Selman

    Chief Philanthropy Officer

    Major Gifts Director → Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $121K (2023) → $115K (2025)

  • Cynthia DeBoer

    CFO

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2024) → $116K (2025)

  • Lea Geiser Hayler

    Board Vice Chair

    Director → Board Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angela Poppe-Ries

    Board Secretary

    Director → Board Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Montague

    CFO

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (23)
  • Former: Ethan Beutte (2020–2024) — Director
  • Former: Betty Sexton-Ball (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Bill Nelson (2021–2024) — Finance Chair
  • Former: Gigi Dennis (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Kasia King (2021–2024) — Director
  • Former: Shannon Coker (2021–2024) — COO
  • Former: Laura Kelly (2023–2024) — Director
  • Former: Chris Bender (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Janice Williams (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lynne Telford (2020–2023) — CEO
  • Former: Susan Strasbaugh (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Zac Egeler (2020–2023) — CFO
  • Former: Cindi DeBoer (2023) — CFO
  • Former: Tim Sullivan (2020–2022) — Board Chair
  • Former: Nate Springer (2022) — President & CEO
  • Former: Matt Coleman (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Andrew Will (2020) — Director
  • Former: Jaime McMullen Garcia (2020) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
  • Former: Patti Olenick (2020) — Director
  • Former: Ryan Heeter (2020) — Vice Board Chair
  • Former: Shannon Brice (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
  • Former: Stacy Poore (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
  • Former: Victoria Selfridge (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Nathan Springer — President & CEO: $199KNathan SpringerPresident & CEO$199KCynthia DeBoer — CFO (To 04/2025): $116KCynthia DeBoerCFO (To 04/2025)$116KJoan Selman — Chief Philanthropy Officer: $115KJoan SelmanChief Philanthropy Officer$115K

Frequently asked questions about Care and Share Inc

How large is Care and Share Inc?

Care and Share Inc reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $65.7M.

What is Care and Share Inc?

Care and Share Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Colorado Springs, CO. It holds $22.3M in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Care and Share Inc operate?

Care and Share Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.

What is Care and Share Inc's EIN?

Care and Share Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0731930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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