Carole's Kitchen Inc
Carole's Kitchen Inc is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $14K.
Carole's Kitchen Inc at a glance
In short: Carole's Kitchen Inc gave $61K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,260
- +184.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,807
- +89.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,221
- Total assets
- $53,726
- +32.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Carole's Kitchen Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seneca High School ($24K). Together the top 9 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $61K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca High School Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $24,331 |
| Camp Taylor Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $8,343 |
| Lincoln Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $7,779 |
| Kerrick Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $7,590 |
| Layne Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $7,221 |
| Audobon Traditional Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $4,427 |
| Norton Commons Elementary Prospect, KY | Food Pantry | $800 |
| Engelhard Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $424 |
| Chancey Elementary Louisville, KY | Food Pantry | $345 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,726 | $74,988 | $61,748 | $61,260 | 9 | $61,748 | $14,331 |
| 2023 | $40,486 | $42,232 | $24,185 | $21,540 | 6 | $24,185 | — |
| 2022 | $22,439 | $17,586 | $26,315 | $26,109 | 4 | $26,315 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carole's Kitchen Inc is led by Timothy Watson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Watson
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Judy Gordon
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
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 Carole's Kitchen Inc
How much does Carole's Kitchen Inc give each year?
Carole's Kitchen Inc gave $61K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 6 grants.
What is Carole's Kitchen Inc's typical grant size?
Carole's Kitchen Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,221, and its average grant was $6,807, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carole's Kitchen Inc give grants?
Carole's Kitchen Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (8 grants).
Does Carole's Kitchen Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Carole's Kitchen Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Pantry" (9 grants).
Who are Carole's Kitchen Inc's largest grantees?
Carole's Kitchen Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Seneca High School ($24,331), Camp Taylor Elementary ($8,343) and Lincoln Elementary ($7,779), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carole's Kitchen Inc?
Carole's Kitchen Inc reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $75K.
What is Carole's Kitchen Inc?
Carole's Kitchen Inc is a private foundation focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $54K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Carole's Kitchen Inc's EIN?
Carole's Kitchen Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0858524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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