Care Foundation of America Inc
Care Foundation of America Inc is a private foundation based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Care Foundation of America Inc at a glance
In short: Care Foundation of America Inc gave $2.9M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $319K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,867,000
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $318,556
- +49.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $320,000
- Total assets
- $53,326,900
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Care Foundation of America Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 750 Old Hickory Blvd 150, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 257-0633
Website: https://care.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Care Foundation of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renewal House ($500K). Together the top 9 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 52 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 86% of grant dollars went to Tennessee recipients, 10% to New Jersey recipients, and 4% to Georgia recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Care Foundation of America Inc gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2020) to $3.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal House Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $500,000 |
| Nashville Software School Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $420,000 |
| Scarlet Rope Project Jackson, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $400,000 |
| Pivot TN Alcoa, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $400,000 |
| Healing Hands Bristol, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $320,000 |
| Persist Nashville Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $302,000 |
| New Brunswick Islamic Center North Brunswick, NJ | To Further Exempt Purpose | $275,000 |
| Interfaith Dental Clinic Nashville, TN | To Further Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
| Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Atlanta, GA | To Further Exempt Purpose | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,326,900 | $3,384,268 | $3,355,468 | $2,867,000 | 9 | $2,981,404 | $3,017,022 | $2,551,309 |
| 2023 | $50,566,928 | $1,337,794 | $3,052,514 | $2,562,000 | 12 | $2,683,065 | $992,538 | $2,385,286 |
| 2022 | $48,044,795 | $2,235,079 | $2,751,666 | $2,130,000 | 7 | $2,242,552 | $1,856,801 | $2,415,852 |
| 2021 | $57,272,015 | $4,005,921 | $4,347,790 | $3,589,671 | 15 | $3,698,706 | $3,415,334 | $2,594,496 |
| 2020 | $52,222,490 | $1,546,130 | $2,681,823 | $1,929,247 | 9 | — | $1,008,626 | $2,296,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Care Foundation of America Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The sources do not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include treating and supporting women and children affected by substance use disorders (Renewal House), preparing adults for technology careers and expanding access for underrepresented groups (Nashville Software School), supporting survivors of sex trafficking (Scarlet Rope Project), and increasing college graduation rates among Nashville students (Persist Nashville).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $2,867,000. Awards ranged from $125,000 to $500,000, with a median of $320,000. Its largest grants included $500,000 to Renewal House, $420,000 to Nashville Software School, and $400,000 each to Scarlet Rope Project and Pivot TN. Other reported grants included $320,000 to Healing Hands, $302,000 to Persist Nashville, $275,000 to New Brunswick Islamic Center, and $125,000 each to Interfaith Dental Clinic and Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “to further exempt purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Thomas Davenport Jr as president and director; Joseph Keane as vice president/CFO/director; James Usdan, Charita Allen, Tausha Alexander, and Max Theodore as directors; and Natalie Henley as secretary/controller.
Care Foundation of America Inc is led by C. Thomas Davenport Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Thomas Davenport Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $79K (2024)
James Usdan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Joseph Keane
Vice President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $79K (2024)
Tausha Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $500 (2024)
Charita Allen
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Max Theodore
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Natalie Henley
Secretary & Controller
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $43K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leigh Spruill (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $79K, to C Thomas Davenport Jr (President/Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Care Foundation of America Inc
How much does Care Foundation of America Inc give each year?
Care Foundation of America Inc gave $2.9M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 12 grants.
What is Care Foundation of America Inc's typical grant size?
Care Foundation of America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $320,000, and its average grant was $318,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Care Foundation of America Inc give grants?
Care Foundation of America Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (4 grants).
Who are Care Foundation of America Inc's largest grantees?
Care Foundation of America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Renewal House ($500,000), Nashville Software School ($420,000) and Scarlet Rope Project ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Care Foundation of America Inc?
Care Foundation of America Inc reported $53.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Care Foundation of America Inc fund?
The sources do not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Care Foundation of America Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Care Foundation of America Inc's EIN?
Care Foundation of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1802653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Care Foundation of America Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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