Paul Kares Inc
The mission of Paul Kares is to provide financial support to local young adults who are pursuing careers in music and the culinary arts with the sponsorship of music and culinary events.
Paul Kares Inc at a glance
In short: Paul Kares Inc gave $5K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,800
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,400
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $82,914
- +238.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Paul Kares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was State of Delawaredel Tech ($4K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of Delawaredel Tech Dover, DE | — | $4,300 |
| State of Delawareindian River SD Selbyville, DE | — | $500 |
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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 | $82,914 | $778,055 | $763,305 | $4,800 | 2 | $5 |
| 2024 | $24,496 | $666,388 | $678,283 | $3,200 | 3 | $5 |
| 2023 | $31,336 | $473,690 | $454,980 | — | — | $24 |
| 2022 | $8,626 | $266,910 | $264,035 | — | — | $13 |
| 2021 | $5,751 | $12,488 | $6,737 | — | — | $1 |
About Paul Kares Inc
Based on IRS filings
Paul Kares Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lewes, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $83K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $5.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul Kares Inc is led by James D. Rivette, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James D. Rivette
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Tilles Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Simeone
Director
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela George
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Moore
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chantel Fitzkee (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Whitehouse (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Patricia Drago (2022–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Paul Kares Inc
How much does Paul Kares Inc give each year?
Paul Kares Inc gave $5K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
How large is Paul Kares Inc?
Paul Kares Inc reported $83K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $778K.
What is Paul Kares Inc?
Paul Kares Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lewes, DE. It holds $83K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Paul Kares Inc operate?
Paul Kares Inc has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is Paul Kares Inc's EIN?
Paul Kares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1333696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
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