Dare To Care Inc

Organization Overview

Dare To Care Inc is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Dare To Care Inc employed 92 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Dare To Care Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Dare To Care Inc generated $45.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2023, Dare To Care Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $242,045. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LEADING THE COMMUNITY TO FEED THE HUNGRY AND CONQUER THE CYCLE OF NEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DISTRIBUTED MEALS, INCLUDING FRESH PRODUCE, TO OVER 142,720 PEOPLE IN 13 KENTUCKIANA COUNTIES. FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH DARE TO CARE'S APPROXIMATELY 300 PARTNER FOOD PANTRIES, EMERGENCY KITCHENS, AND SHELTERS AND PROGRAMS SUCH AS KIDS CAFE, BACKPACK BUDDY, AND MOBILE PANTRY. THE NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE VARIOUS FOOD PANTRIES TOTALED 1,266,450.PRESCRIPTIVE PANTRY - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY VERSIONS OF SHELF STABLE PRODUCTS TO MEDICAL FACILITIES IN JEFFERSON COUNTY,CLARK COUNTY AND BULLITT COUNTY. PATIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR FOOD INSECURITY AND OFFERED FOOD AND FOOD REFERRALS. MEDICAL PROVIDER REVIEWS THE FOOD WITH PATIENT TO POINT OUT THE HEALTHY CHOICES PATIENTS CAN MAKE WHEN PURCHASING SIMILAR FOOD, AND HOW THESE CHOICES CAN AFFECT THEIR HEALTH.


KIDS CAFE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, PREPARED, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FROM OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN. THE KITCHEN SERVES APPROXIMATELY 900 MEALS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. IN ADDITION TO A NUTRITIOUS MEAL, CHILDREN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS TUTORING, COMPUTER LABS, ARTS & CRAFTS, AND ATHLETICS. SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, SHELF-STABLE FOODS AND PRODUCE TO 64 SCHOOLS (50 IN KENTUCKY AND 14 IN INDIANA) FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES THROUGH THE SCHOOL'S FAMILY RESOURCE YOUTH SERVICE CENTER OFFICE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Altus Marketing Llc
Direct Mail Solicitation
$263,071
One & All
Direct Mail Solicitation
$534,618
Ryder Transportation Services
Transportation Services
$211,474
Center For Employment Opportunities
Employment Services
$190,343
Commerce Center One Llc
Real Estate Leasing Services
$123,216
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$59,335
Related organizations$0
Government grants $9,750,401
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$34,903,650
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $34,101,068
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$44,713,386
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $435,633
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$354,011
Net Income from Fundraising Events $333,067
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $45,552,731

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Dare To Care Inc has awarded $242,045 in support to 11 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

APPLE PATCH COMMUNITY INC

PURPOSE: CREATION OF A FRESH PRODUCE MARKET

$9,000

AWAKE MINISTRIES

PURPOSE: CARGO VAN FOR FOOD DELIVERIES

$20,000

AMERICANA COMMUNITY CENTER INC

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM

$11,310

SOUTHWEST FAMILY MINISTRIES INC

PURPOSE: WALK-IN FREEZER/TRANSPORTATION

$36,250

CENTER FOR LAY MINISTRIES INC

PURPOSE: FOOD PANTRY CLASSROOM

$6,625

KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES INC

PURPOSE: TRANSPORTATION

$6,100
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$26,861,414
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