Dare to Care Inc
Dare to Care Inc is a public charity based in Louisville, Kentucky. It works with local food pantries, shelters, emergency kitchens, and other partner agencies to distribute food and meals, and it makes grants to nonprofit partner agencies to help expand food access and service capacity.
Dare to Care Inc at a glance
In short: Dare to Care Inc gave $41.6M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2.3M), top state Kentucky. 72% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,635,679
- +12585.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,313,093
- +10471.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,050
- Total assets
- $33,027,695
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (1% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dare to Care Inc
- How to Apply
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The website encourages Dare to Care partner organizations to apply for Partner Investment Program funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 35458, Louisville, KY 40232
Phone: (502) 966-3821
Website: https://daretocare.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dare to Care Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Non-Cash Grants - 289 Agencies - Detail Available Upon Request ($41.3M). Together the top 10 received $41.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 44 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Dare to Care states that its service area comprises 13 counties: eight in Kentucky and five in Indiana. In filing year 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 13% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dare to Care Inc open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3.2M; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2023) to $41.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $41.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Cash Grants - 289 Agencies - Detail Available Upon Request | Food Assistance | $41,310,263 |
| Catholic Charities of Louisville Louisville, KY | Infrastructure improvements and provide halal meat, non-meat proteins, and ready-to-eat meals | $37,631 |
| The Welcome Table at Briargate Presbyterian Louisville, KY | Purchase a Walk-in Refrigerator/Freezer to Enhance Food Stamps | $33,898 |
| The Lords Kitchen Ministries Louisville, KY | Box Truck to Expand Food Delivery | $33,871 |
| Awake Ministries Shelbyville, KY | Forklift and Fridge | $31,919 |
| St Vincent De Paul Louisville, KY | Walkin Cooler, 4 Storage Shelves | $30,151 |
| Center for Lay Ministries Jeffersonville, IN | Cargo van to expand food deliveries to homebound individuals | $25,000 |
| Iglesia Buenas Nuevas Louisville, KY | Cargo Van to Expand Food Accessibility | $25,000 |
| Overflow Community Center Louisville, KY | Cold Storage, Improve Security, and Support Spanish Classes | $19,052 |
| The Healing Place Louisville, KY | Establish a food distribution site at their womens facillity | $19,048 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,027,695 | $59,352,535 | $58,195,679 | $41,635,679 | 18 | $2,493,851 |
| 2024 | $32,142,458 | $53,938,397 | $53,638,732 | $328,205 | 15 | $891,686 |
| 2023 | $30,854,378 | $45,552,731 | $47,138,613 | $242,045 | 11 | $81,622 |
| 2022 | $30,243,323 | $45,399,567 | $46,981,089 | — | — | $311,805 |
| 2021 | $33,283,933 | $51,319,188 | $45,608,591 | — | — | $371,879 |
| 2020 | $27,235,011 | $54,494,011 | $47,882,742 | — | — | $-86,464 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Dare to Care’s programs include food distribution through partner agencies, Kids Cafe meals and school pantries, and food boxes and produce for low-income adults aged 60 and older through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Its 2024 filing describes food distribution across its 13-county region through partner food pantries, emergency kitchens, hospital prescriptive pantries, and shelter programs.
Its grants support partner agencies’ efforts to improve food access and service capacity. In 2025, funded projects included food-storage equipment, delivery vehicles, and food-distribution sites. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Catholic Charities of Louisville says it serves people in need, especially people who are poor or oppressed; Center for Lay Ministries says it serves vulnerable local populations with compassion, dignity, and respect; and The Healing Place describes its work with people who are homeless and/or experiencing addiction.
Grantmaking
The largest awards included $37,631 to Catholic Charities of Louisville for infrastructure improvements and food; $33,898 to The Welcome Table at Briargate Presbyterian for a walk-in refrigerator/freezer; $33,871 to The Lords Kitchen Ministries for a box truck to expand food delivery; and $31,919 to Awake Ministries for a forklift and fridge.
The organization’s website says its Partner Investment Program, launched in 2022, supports innovative solutions, strengthens promising solutions, and stabilizes critical partners serving historically disadvantaged populations. Its 2024 filing describes a cross-functional team evaluating proposals from nonprofit partner agencies seeking to expand equitable food access, with funded agencies submitting impact reports on their service goals. Organizations seeking partnership must provide documentation of eligible nonprofit or church status. Dare to Care’s partnership review also considers factors including mission, populations served, storage capacity and food safety, operational capacity, and sustainability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Al Cornish as chair, Nick Clifton Sr as treasurer, and Jerry Abramson as secretary. Directors listed are Shane Allgeier, Michael Bellaire, Jake Cannon, Lincoln Crum, Dr Erin Frazier, Dr Sarah Moyer, and Diane Nguyen.
Dare to Care Inc is led by Vincent James Sr., Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 7 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vincent James Sr.
Chief Executive Officer
President & CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $216K (2025)
Al Cornish
Chair
Board Member → Board Member & Chair, 2024
Board Member & Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Chandler
Senior Director of Individual Philanthropy
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Stan Stiegwald
Director of Strategic Initiatives
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Dave Russell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muhammad Babar
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nemish Shah
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Frazier
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Smyzer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Wright
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Summers
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Yates
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corenza Townsend
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Cannon
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Moyer
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Raible
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Nguyen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Thurman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lincoln Crum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bellaire
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Allgeier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Schlatter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Frockt
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2024
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $159K (2025)
Ursula L. Mullins
Chief Impact Officer
Chief Performance & Innovation Officer → Chief Performance & Improvement, 2024
Chief Performance & Improvement → Chief Impact Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$113K (2023) → $133K (2025)
Jackie Keating
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $129K (2025)
Ann Brown
Chief People Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2025)
Michael Sadofsky
Director Emeritus
Board Member Emeritus → Director Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Clifton Sr.
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Abramson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Angela Smith (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carly Launius (2020–2024) — Board Member Emeritus
- Former: Michael Leland (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Val Slayton (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Josh Binkley (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Dafoe (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Shepherd (2024) — Senior Director Philanthropic Partnerships
- Former: Brandon Hall (2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Chad Lockyear (2024) — Director of Procurment
- Former: Kathleen T. Charpenter-Chandler (2024) — Senior Director of Individual Philanthropy
- Former: Lorri Lee (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Butler (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Hawley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Dejaco Crutcher (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Raymond Williams (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Jacquelyn Keating (2021–2023) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Lori Lee (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Schlosser (2023) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Ann Reed (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Brian Riendeau (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: John Hackett (2020–2022) — Board Member Emeritus
- Former: Sharell Sandvoss (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Laurel Harris (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Viki Diaz (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Postema (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Eric Johnson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Magie Keith (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Reo Mathew Snyder (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Wester (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Polion (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Pope (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Wendy Jacob (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $216K, to Vincent James (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dare to Care Inc
How much does Dare to Care Inc give each year?
Dare to Care Inc gave $41.6M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $328K across 15 grants.
What is Dare to Care Inc's typical grant size?
Dare to Care Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,050, and its average grant was $2,313,093, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dare to Care Inc that year got $3.2M on average.
Does Dare to Care Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Dare to Care Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dare to Care Inc's largest grantees?
Dare to Care Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Non-Cash Grants - 289 Agencies - Detail Available Upon Request ($41,310,263), Catholic Charities of Louisville ($37,631) and The Welcome Table at Briargate Presbyterian ($33,898), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dare to Care Inc?
Dare to Care Inc reported $33.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.4M.
What does Dare to Care Inc fund?
Dare to Care’s programs include food distribution through partner agencies, Kids Cafe meals and school pantries, and food boxes and produce for low-income adults aged 60 and older through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dare to Care Inc?
The website encourages Dare to Care partner organizations to apply for Partner Investment Program funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Dare to Care Inc make grants?
Dare to Care states that its service area comprises 13 counties: eight in Kentucky and five in Indiana. In filing year 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky and 13% to recipients in Indiana.
What is Dare to Care Inc's EIN?
Dare to Care Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7345952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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