Care to Learn

SPRINGFIELD, MO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-1494384
Regional Funder
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SPRINGFIELD, MO, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-1494384
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Care to Learn is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Missouri, having awarded a total of $10K in grants to three grantees in 2021. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Care to Learn can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF CARE TO LEARN IS TO MEET CHILDREN'S EMERGENT HEALTH, HUNGER, AND HYGIENE NEEDS SO THEY CAN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. OUR UNIQUE MODEL ALLOWS UP TO PARTNER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TO FORM A LOCAL CHAPTER THAT EMPOWERS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF TO IMMEDIATELY IDENTIFY AND MEET THEIR STUDENTS' BASIC NEEDS.
Total Funding Given

$10K

2021
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$11.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.3K
K
Krystal Simon
Board Member
D
Derek Day
Board Member
C
Chance Wistrom
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Care to Learn?
No. Care to Learn does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Care to Learn give?
Care to Learn primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. 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 Care to Learn’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Care to Learn fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Care to Learn make each year?
In 2021, Care to Learn awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Care to Learn fund recently?
In 2024, Care to Learn awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include COUNCIL OF CHURCHES OF THE OZARKS INC, THE TOOTH TRUCK INC, and PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE OF REPUBLIC MISSOURI INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Care to Learn?
Care to Learn does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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