Trucking Cares Foundation
To improve the safety of the trucking industry and the safety, security, and sustainability of America's highways and communities we serve by supporting and promoting research, education, leadership development, and volunteerism and a broad range of charitable activities towards those ends.
Trucking Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Trucking Cares Foundation gave $185K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,000
- +55.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,833
- +55.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,521,224
- +56.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Trucking Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc ($50K). Together the top 6 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Trucking Cares Foundation gives
- Giving grew 363% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $185K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc Hendersonville, NC | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Next Generation in Trucking Foundation Corporation Prospect, KY | Charitable Contribution | $40,000 |
| Truckers Against Trafficking Englewood, CO | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Voices for Awareness Foundation Grand Junction, CO | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| South Dallas Driving Academy Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| St Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund Knoxville, TN | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,521,224 | $797,648 | $272,214 | $185,000 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $975,109 | $580,550 | $213,605 | $119,000 | 6 | — |
| 2022 | $618,793 | $172,720 | $125,162 | $93,200 | 6 | $9 |
| 2021 | $626,108 | $183,686 | $97,163 | $40,000 | 2 | $50 |
| 2020 | $486,450 | $54,238 | $106,512 | — | — | — |
About Trucking Cares Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Trucking Cares Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $185K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trucking Cares Foundation is led by John Lynch, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Lynch
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip L. Byrd Sr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Richards Todd
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Moll
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kiely
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cari Baylor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hodgen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joey B. Hogan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Samperio
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Vanderink
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clint McCoy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Leathers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Burch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ponder
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Spear
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kelley
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fall
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Greg Owen Director (2024) — Oct. & Then Chairman · Filing note: Until
- Former: Amy R. Boerger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David R. Parker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paxton K. Baker (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Wendy Hamilton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles L. Whittington (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Owen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: G. Tommy Hodges (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Kelley Secretary (2022)
- Former: James R. Duckworth (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Kenneth S. Armstrong (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard W. McArdle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert H. Rhea (2020) — Director
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 Trucking Cares Foundation
How much does Trucking Cares Foundation give each year?
Trucking Cares Foundation gave $185K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $119K across 6 grants.
What is Trucking Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Trucking Cares Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Trucking Cares Foundation give grants?
Trucking Cares Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Kentucky (22%).
Who are Trucking Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Trucking Cares Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pardee Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc ($50,000), Next Generation in Trucking Foundation Corporation ($40,000) and Truckers Against Trafficking ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trucking Cares Foundation?
Trucking Cares Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $798K.
What is Trucking Cares Foundation?
Trucking Cares Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Trucking Cares Foundation's EIN?
Trucking Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3015119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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