TKCares
TKCares is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing describes a fund that provides financial assistance to TKC employees facing qualifying events that create hardship.
TKCares at a glance
In short: TKCares gave $20K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,031
- -70.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +160.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,541
- -88.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $77,483
- +200.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TKCares
- How to Apply
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Employees may submit the TKCares Request Form; the filing describes requests from employees, not applications from outside organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The qualifying event must have occurred no more than six months before the request.
- Deadline
- The qualifying event must have occurred no more than six months before the request.
- Contact
Application contact: Tkcares
Mailing address: 10880 Linpage Place, St Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 214-2700
Email: tkcares@tkcholdings.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TKCares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 104 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (25%), Texas (20%), Missouri (17%), Massachusetts (12%), and Washington (10%). These are the states with the largest stated shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How TKCares gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 860% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $316K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,031 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,483 | $73,135 | $21,458 | $20,031 | 13 | $20,031 | $2,330 |
| 2023 | $25,808 | $68,250 | $69,688 | $68,250 | 5 | $68,250 | $3,235 |
| 2022 | $199,966 | $275,286 | $276,597 | $275,286 | 42 | $275,286 | $8,379 |
| 2021 | $199,277 | $280,640 | $281,363 | $278,880 | 24 | $278,880 | $8,702 |
| 2020 | $200,000 | $318,295 | $318,295 | $316,320 | 20 | — | $9,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TKCares reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, TKCares reported 13 grants totaling $20,031. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,500. The listed 2024 grants went to individual recipients, with each stated purpose describing financial assistance for a TKC employee facing an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that created hardship.
The filing says an employee should submit the TKCares Request Form. The TKCares Review Committee reviews requests and notifies the employee of its decision as soon as practicable. If approved, the employee must provide documentation substantiating the need for funds, a Form W-9, and direct deposit authorization. Eligibility requires a qualifying event, typically an unexpected or unavoidable circumstance that creates financial hardship. The fund provides up to $2,500 per qualifying event, with a maximum of one grant per family household per calendar year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Snyder as president, Steve Palmer as treasurer, and Alexander S Y Lee as secretary.
TKCares is led by Gary Snyder, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Snyder
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alexander S Y Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christopher Alberta (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Joshua J Siano (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 TKCares
How much does TKCares give each year?
TKCares gave $20K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 5 grants.
What is TKCares's typical grant size?
TKCares's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,541, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TKCares give grants?
TKCares's top state is Florida, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Missouri (17%).
Does TKCares give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on TKCares's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is TKCares?
TKCares reported $77K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from TKCares?
Employees may submit the TKCares Request Form; the filing describes requests from employees, not applications from outside organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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