Carson-myre Charitable Foundation

PADUCAH, KY EIN: 36-4597768

The Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and based in Paducah, Kentucky. The foundation was created by Jane Carson-Myre in accord with her late husband, Dr. Louis Myre, a cardiologist who practiced in the Paducah region. The foundation carries forward the philanthropic legacy of Jane's father, Luther F. Carson, a local Coca-Cola founder whose generosity supported many people in Western Kentucky and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$8.9M

-2.1% YoY

Grant Count

152

-7.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$58K

+5.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides funding primarily for:

Christian outreach programs and churches
Health initiatives, including in-patient medical care and hospital care
Human services and social services
Religion and Christianity-focused organizations
Cultural events and organizations

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$5,000 to $1,947,000

Average Grant

$55,339

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across the United States, with particular emphasis on Western Kentucky. Geographic areas of focus include Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and additional states.

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $10.2M (73%)

Florida $639K (5%)

North Carolina $500K (4%)

Arizona $425K (3%)

Kansas $385K (3%)

Texas $350K (2%)

South Carolina $345K (2%)

Missouri $260K (2%)

+17 more states

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023-2024:

Total Assets: $59.2 million
Total Revenue: $4.08 million to $6.7 million
Total Expenses: $9.6 million to $9.78 million
Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving: $8.8 million to $9.1 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Baptist Health Paducah Foundation ($600,000), First Baptist Church ($300,000), Community Kitchen ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM SCOTTSDALE, AZ	PRESERVE AMERICA'S JUDEO-CHRISTIAN HERITAGE	$25,000
ASBURY UNIVERSITY WILMORE, KY	SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONSUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION	$16,000
ASHBROOK CENTER ASHLAND, OH	TO PRESERVE AMERICA'S JUDEO-CHRISTIAN HERITAGE	$25,000
BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH FOUNDATION PADUCAH, KY	SUPPORT NEW HEART CENTER	$600,000
BARREN HEIGHTS MINISTRIES LOUISVILLE, KY	PROVIDE CHRISIAN OUTREACH TO THE POOR	$7,500
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH PADUCAH, KY	TO FUND CHRISTIAN MINISTRYTO FUND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY	$15,000
BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY WASHINGTON, DC	SUPPORT EDUCATING COLLEGE STUDENTS ABOUT AMERICA'S HERITAGE	$10,000
BENTON CHRISTIAN SCHOLRSHIP FUND BENTON, KY	TO FUND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION	$25,000
BESIDEU FOR LIFE LOUISVILLE, KY	SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION	$50,000
BEYOND UGANDA PADUCAH, KY	SHARE THE GOSPEL & PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY	$45,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

J. William Howerton – Trustee (highest compensation among trustees)
W. Clay Howerton – Trustee

The foundation operates with 2 employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
J WILLIAM HOWERTON	TRUSTEE	16	$70,772
PADUCAH BANK TRUST CO	TRUSTEE	4	$27,436
KIM BLINKHORN	TRUSTEE	4	$27,436
J ROBERT MILFORD	TRUSTEE	4	$27,436
W CLAY HOWERTON	TRUSTEE	24	$93,436

Contact Information

Address: P.O. Box 194, 2616 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42002-0194
Phone: 270-443-8227 or 270-883-1966
Email: info@carsonmyre.org
Website: carsonmyre.org

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Carson-myre Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation provides funding primarily for: • Christian outreach programs and churches • Health initiatives, including in-patient medical care and hospital care • Human services and social services • Religion and Christianity-focused organizations • Cultural events and organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Carson-myre Charitable Foundation?

**Application Status:** The foundation is closed to unsolicited requests from organizations that have not previously received grants from Carson-Myre. This policy has been in effect since July 2021 due to the foundation's limited time before sunset and constrained resources. **Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $5,000 to $1,947,000 • Average grant size: $55,339 • Median grant size: $210 • Application method: Letters of Inquiry submitted via mail or through website • Decision time: Approxim…

Where does Carson-myre Charitable Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Carson-myre Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Carson-myre Charitable Foundation awarded 152 grants totaling $8.9M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4597768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.