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Carson-myre Charitable Foundation

Paducah, Kentucky  ·  EIN 364597768  ·  Private foundation

Based in Paducah, Kentucky, Carson-myre Charitable Foundation has awarded $39.7M across 667 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$11.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$73.8M
Total assets
667
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Carson-myre Charitable Foundation funds

Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, disability services, education, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, women girls, youth pop.

familieshomeless populationwomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Carson-myre Charitable Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc
SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
Paducah, KY$2.0M2020
Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc
SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
Paducah, KY$1.9M2022
Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc
SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
Paducah, KY$1.3M2023
Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc
SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
Paducah, KY$1.3M2024
Baptist Health Paducah Foundation
SUPPORT NEW HEART CENTER
Paducah, KY$1.1M2023
Market House Theatre
LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PLAYS
Paducah, KY$725K2020
Baptist Health Paducah Foundation
SUPPORT NEW HEART CENTER
Paducah, KY$700K2020
Baptist Health Paducah Foundation
SUPPORT NEW HEART CENTER
Paducah, KY$600K2022
Baptist Health Paducah Foundation
SUPPORT NEW HEART CENTER
Paducah, KY$600K2024
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
Paducah, KY$425K2022
First Baptist Church
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Paducah, KY$400K2020
First Baptist Church
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Paducah, KY$318K2022
French Africian Christian Education Foundation Inc
GIVE AID AND GOSPEL MESSAGE TO NEEDY
Benton, KY$300K2022
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
SPONSOR & SUPPORT CULTURAL EVENTS
Paducah, KY$300K2024
First Baptist Church
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Paducah, KY$300K2024

Carson-myre Charitable Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$11.1M
2022$10.6M
2023$9.1M
2024$8.9M

How to apply for funding from Carson-myre Charitable Foundation

From Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEE GUIDELINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Carson-myre Charitable Foundation

Does Carson-myre Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Carson-myre Charitable Foundation fund?
Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc, Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc, Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Carson-myre Charitable Foundation give in grants?
Carson-myre Charitable Foundation reported $11.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $39.7M over 667 grants.
Where is Carson-myre Charitable Foundation located?
Carson-myre Charitable Foundation is based in Paducah, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364597768.
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About this profile. This page is built from Carson-myre Charitable Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Carson-myre Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.