TKCares is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $20K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77K
+200.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
-70.7% YoY
Grant Count
13
+160.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-88.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TKCares reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About TKCares
Based on IRS filings
TKCares is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,483 | $25,808 | $199,966 |
| Revenue | $73,135 | $68,250 | $275,286 |
| Expenses | $21,458 | $69,688 | $276,597 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $20,031 | $68,250 | $275,286 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,330 | $3,235 | $8,379 |
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
104 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Stephanie Haggarty-shumm ($2,500), Deseray M Enriquez ($2,500), Kevin B Delaney Sr ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE HAGGARTY-SHUMM Lake City, FL | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $2,500 |
| SUSIE M FARKAS Spanaway, WA | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $2,031 |
| MICHAEL HAMILL Round Rock, TX | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $600 |
| DESERAY M ENRIQUEZ Pleasant Hill, MO | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $2,500 |
| YAKITA HAYNES Bridgeton, MO | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $500 |
| QUINTA SUDDUTH Lake Saint Louis, MO | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $500 |
| MARIA ROSALES Phoenix, AZ | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $1,500 |
| DENA MARTIN Lubbock, TX | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $1,000 |
| CYNTHIA JOLENE HAYGOOD Walnut, MS | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $1,400 |
| ROSA MARTINEZ Bradenton, FL | This individual is a TKC employee that has encountered an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created financial hardship. | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Snyder | President | — | — |
| Steve Palmer | Treasurer | — | — |
| Alexander S Y Lee | Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TKCares?
TKCares is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $77K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is TKCares?
As of 2024, TKCares holds $77K in total assets with $73K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does TKCares operate?
TKCares has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does TKCares award?
In 2024, TKCares awarded 13 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is TKCares required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, TKCares reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is TKCares's EIN?
TKCares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2666555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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