KP Cares
KP Cares is a public charity based in Powder Springs, Georgia. Its 2022 filing reports support for HBCU institutions and students, including scholarships, travel support, and meals. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with nothing filed since; the organization may have stopped operating or grantmaking.
KP Cares at a glance
In short: KP Cares gave $336K across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $21K), top state Alabama. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $336,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- Average grant
- $21,000
- Median grant
- $17,750
- Primary geography
- Alabama (45% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to KP Cares
- Contact
Mailing address: 3721 New Macland Rd 200-354, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KP Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Alabama A&M University ($78K across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $308K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (45%), Virginia (17%), an individual recipient (16%), Georgia (13%), and an individual recipient (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $336K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M University Normal, AL | Travel Sponsor | $45,000 |
| Fort Valley State Marching Band Fort Valley, GA | Scholarship and Travel | $42,500 |
| Benedict College Columbia, SC | Scholarship and Travel | $35,500 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | Travel Sponsor | $35,000 |
| Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | Scholarships | $28,000 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | Shcolarship | $27,500 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $28,300 |
| Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA | Travel Sponsor | $18,000 |
| Alabama A&M University Normal, AL | Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Alabama A&M University Normal, AL | Meal Sponsor | $15,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $619,995 | $619,995 | $336,000 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the 2022 filing is to deliver resources to HBCU institutions and students, help keep HBCUs open and students enrolled, and provide scholarships, travel support, and meals for HBCU students.
The 2022 grants included scholarship, travel sponsor, and meal support. Among the grantees, Alabama A&M University Trust for Educational Excellence describes its mission as supporting educational excellence at Alabama A&M University through scholarships, academic chairs, faculty support, and campus lectures. Benedict College describes its mission as providing high-quality academic and co-curricular and extracurricular learning experiences for a diverse student population. Alabama State University Foundation describes its mission as supporting the educational needs and goals of Alabama State University, its faculty, and students. Norfolk State University Foundation describes its mission as providing financial support to Norfolk State University.
Grantmaking
In 2022, KP Cares reported 16 grants totaling $336,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $45,000, with a median of $17,750.
Among its largest reported grants were $45,000 to Alabama A&M University, $42,500 to Fort Valley State Marching Band, $35,500 to Benedict College, $35,000 to Alabama State University, and $28,000 to Norfolk State University. The filing lists purposes including travel sponsorship, scholarships, meals, and combined scholarship and travel support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Frank Johnson as Executive Director and La Keisha Johnson as Chief Operations Officer.
KP Cares is led by Frank Johnson, Executive Director on the 2022 filing; all 2 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Frank Johnson
Executive Director
New on the 2022 filing
55 hrs/week
$65K (2022)
La Keisha Johnson
Chief Operations Officer
New on the 2022 filing
55 hrs/week
$65K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $65K, to Frank Johnson (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about KP Cares
How much does KP Cares give each year?
KP Cares gave $336K across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is KP Cares's typical grant size?
KP Cares's median grant in 2022 was $17,750, and its average grant was $21,000, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does KP Cares give grants?
KP Cares's top state is Alabama, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and South Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Normal, AL (3 grants), Montgomery, AL (3 grants) and Norfolk, VA (3 grants).
Does KP Cares give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on KP Cares's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Travel Sponsor" (4 grants), "Scholarships" (3 grants) and "Scholarship and Travel" (3 grants).
Who are KP Cares's largest grantees?
KP Cares's largest 2022 grantees include Alabama A&M University ($78,000 across 3 grants), Alabama State University ($73,000 across 3 grants) and Norfolk State University ($58,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does KP Cares fund?
The mission stated on the 2022 filing is to deliver resources to HBCU institutions and students, help keep HBCUs open and students enrolled, and provide scholarships, travel support, and meals for HBCU students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KP Cares?
KP Cares has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is KP Cares's EIN?
KP Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4819099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 29, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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