DARE TO CARE INC

Louisville, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7345952
Regional Funder
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Louisville, KY, US
501(c)3
EIN
23-7345952
Regional Funder

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Est.

1971

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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DARE TO CARE INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. In 2025, it distributed a total of $325.4K across 26 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with DARE TO CARE INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given

$325.4K

2025
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
19%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$16.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.2K
S
Shane Allgeier
Board Member
J
Jake Cannon
Board Member
A
Al Cornish
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DARE TO CARE INC?
No. DARE TO CARE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DARE TO CARE INC give?
DARE TO CARE INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DARE TO CARE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DARE TO CARE INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DARE TO CARE INC make each year?
In 2025, DARE TO CARE INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $325 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DARE TO CARE INC fund recently?
In 2025, DARE TO CARE INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE INC, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOUISVILLE INC, and SIMPSONVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DARE TO CARE INC?
DARE TO CARE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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