Karamu Nutrition Program Inc
To provide low cost, high quality services to Tennessee's childcare providers and the children and families they serve, and sponsorship to usda's child and adult care food program which provides nutritious foods contributing to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children.
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc at a glance
In short: Karamu Nutrition Program Inc gave $7.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7.6M). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,617,713
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,617,713
- Median grant
- $7,617,713
- Total assets
- $1,309,761
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Karamu Nutrition Program Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grants for Nutrition Assistance to Various Centers ($7.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants for Nutrition Assistance to Various Centers | Food for Childcare Centers | $7,617,713 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,309,761 | $10,013,611 | $9,943,525 | $7,617,713 | 1 |
| 2024 | $1,153,612 | $8,590,273 | $8,601,743 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,143,739 | $7,867,353 | $7,924,284 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,039,726 | $7,417,091 | $7,292,702 | — | — |
| 2021 | $953,103 | $7,053,466 | $6,967,066 | — | — |
| 2020 | $892,299 | $6,293,103 | $6,248,838 | — | — |
| 2019 | $764,949 | $7,528,350 | $7,593,965 | — | — |
About Karamu Nutrition Program Inc
Based on IRS filings
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc is led by Tony L. Corley, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tony L. Corley
President
CFO → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$55K (2019) → $57K (2025)
Vera Corley-Sims
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $103K (2025)
Tyrone Bennett
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Charles Taylor
Director
Board → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Earl Johnson
Director
Board → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Shasta Blue
Director
Board → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2025)
Tywana Seward-Corley
Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$51K (2022) → $62K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Angela Jones (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Vera Corley - Sims (2019) — Executive Di
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $103K, to Dr Vera Corley-Sims (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Karamu Nutrition Program Inc
How much does Karamu Nutrition Program Inc give each year?
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc gave $7.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Karamu Nutrition Program Inc?
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
What is Karamu Nutrition Program Inc?
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Karamu Nutrition Program Inc's EIN?
Karamu Nutrition Program Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1510796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
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