Cari Beth's Blessings Inc
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a college, children’s hospitals, community organizations, and organizations serving veterans.
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc at a glance
In short: Cari Beth's Blessings Inc gave $406K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $405,798
- +527.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +171.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,358
- +131.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,148
- Total assets
- $5,948,319
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (77% 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 Cari Beth's Blessings Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2721 Callista Court 101, Naples, FL 34114
Phone: (513) 535-3886
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cari Beth's Blessings Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hanover College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $394K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in Indiana, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maine. Indiana accounted for 77% of grant dollars, Washington, D.C. for 12%, West Virginia for 6%, and Massachusetts and Maine for 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cari Beth's Blessings Inc gives
- 11% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $406K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $406K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover College Hanover, IN | Scholarship Support | $100,000 |
| St Vincent Children's Hospital Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| PMCH Acension St Vincent Indianapolis, IN | Donate to the Hospital for Children | $50,000 |
| Trucking Cares Foundation of Ata Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Aurora United Methodist Church Auroa, WV | General Operating Support | $25,350 |
| New Hope Center Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| ASG Foundation Lawrenceburg, IN | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| The Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Arise and Shine Donor Advised Fund | $10,000 |
| Lauren's Fight for a Cure Lawrenceburg, IN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | Remembering Veterans by Putting Wreaths on Their Graves. | $9,148 |
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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 | $5,948,319 | $411,733 | $414,538 | $405,798 | 19 | $407,061 | $409,159 | $461,307 |
| 2023 | $5,951,124 | $315,143 | $65,939 | $64,675 | 7 | $61,975 | $313,879 | $407,455 |
| 2022 | $5,701,920 | $8,173,266 | — | — | — | — | — | $52,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cari Beth's Blessings Inc reported a distributable amount of $461K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarship programs, children’s hospitals, and other charitable organizations. Hanover College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education; Wreaths Across America states that its mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and have served, and teach children the value of freedom. Honor Flight Tri-State says it flies veterans to their memorials in Washington, D.C. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $405,798. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $9,148. Its largest listed grants were $100,000 to Hanover College for scholarship support and $100,000 to St Vincent Children’s Hospital for general operating support. Other notable grants included $50,000 to PMCH Acension St Vincent to donate to the hospital for children, $50,000 to Trucking Cares Foundation of ATA for general operating support, and $25,350 to Aurora United Methodist Church for general operating support.
The 2024 filing also lists $25,000 to New Hope Center, $15,000 to ASG Foundation, and $10,000 to Lauren’s Fight for a Cure. Wreaths Across America received $9,148 to remember veterans by placing wreaths on their graves. Honor Flight Tri-State received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cari Baylor as president, Beth Baylor as director, and Jeff Rumsey as director.
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc is led by Cari Baylor, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cari Baylor
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Baylor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rumsey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cari Beth's Blessings Inc
How much does Cari Beth's Blessings Inc give each year?
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc gave $406K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 7 grants.
What is Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's typical grant size?
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,148, and its average grant was $21,358, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cari Beth's Blessings Inc give grants?
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and West Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants), Lawrenceburg, IN (4 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does Cari Beth's Blessings Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's largest grantees?
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hanover College ($100,000), St Vincent Children's Hospital ($100,000) and PMCH Acension St Vincent ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cari Beth's Blessings Inc?
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $407K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $461K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cari Beth's Blessings Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarship programs, children’s hospitals, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cari Beth's Blessings Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's EIN?
Cari Beth's Blessings Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4289657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Cari Beth's Blessings 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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