CARSON-MYRE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$8.9M-2% YoY
Grants
152
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
105
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Founded on Galatians 6:2: "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." Mission to make a positive impact on the community by providing financial assistance to deserving causes, particularly organizations that preserve Judeo-Christian principles and arts organizations.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Healthcare equipment ($195,000 grant to Baptist Health Paducah Foundation for electrophysiology lab equipment), cardiac care (historical $500,000 to Baptist Heart Center), regional healthcare initiatives
How to Apply
Since July 2021, unsolicited requests from organizations that have not previously received a grant from the Carson-Myre Foundation are not considered due to limited time before foundation sunsets in 2034.
Does Not Fund
Limited to preserving Judeo-Christian principles. Foundation will sunset in 2034 with limited resources.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$8.9M
Grants
152
Median
$25K
States
24
$9.1M
Grants
164
Median
$25K
States
24
$10.6M
Grants
173
Median
$25K
States
25
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$15K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$1.3M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.3M
2024
LUTHER F CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER INC
KY · SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
$600K
2024
BAPTIST HEALTH PADUCAH FOUNDATION
KY · SUPPORT NEW HEART CENTER
$300K
2024
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
KY · CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
$300K
2024
PADUCAH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
KY · SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
$250K
2024
FRENCH AFRICIAN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
KY · GIVE AID AND GOSPEL MESSAGE TO NEEDY
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.