Carson-myre Charitable Foundation
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
—
Annual Giving
$8.9M
-2.1% YoY
Grant Count
152
-7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+5.6% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
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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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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