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Dare to Care Inc

Working together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community.

Human Services Louisville, KY EIN: 237345952 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Dare to Care Inc

Dare to Care is combating food insecurity in Kentuckiana by providing food, essential resources, and support through partnerships and innovative programs. Join, help, or donate.

Founded
Headquarters
Louisville, KY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Working together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dare to Care Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1971, it predates 87% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dare to Care Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Louisville, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237345952. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $59M in annual revenue. 124 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Dare to Care Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237345952. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Dare to Care Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Dare to Care Inc is located in Louisville, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dare to Care Inc has $59M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dare to Care Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $59M in annual revenue. The organization has 124 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Dare to Care Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dare to Care Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Dare to Care is combating food insecurity in Kentuckiana by providing food, essential resources, and support through partnerships and innovative programs. Join, help, or donate. Dare to Care Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $59M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Dare to Care Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dare to Care Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237345952, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
85

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

VI
Vincent E J•••• S•
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kroger’s Together for Tomorrow campaign supports Dare to Care in Kentuckiana stores - WHAS11
Jun 2026
www.whas11.com
Louisville rallies for Dare to Care amid SNAP benefits halt - MSN
Jun 2026
www.msn.com
Agape Day with Dare to Care food bank - WHAS11
Jun 2026
www.whas11.com
Where to get free, fresh food from Dare to Care this week - WLKY
Jun 2026
www.wlky.com
Dare to care: Five ways investing in care transforms economies - UN Women Europe and Central Asia
Jun 2026
eca.unwomen.org
Mayor Greenberg announces partnership with Racing Louisville FC and Dare to Care for youth nutrition event at Southwick
May 2026
louisvilleky.gov
Dare to Care raises funds at Taste of Derby Festival to fight hunger across Kentuckiana - WDRB
Apr 2026
www.wdrb.com
Dare to Care Food Bank previews the 2026 Taste of Derby Festival - WAVE News
Apr 2026
www.wave3.com
DARE to CARE - vindy.com
Apr 2026
www.vindy.com
Executive Insights: Vincent James, CEO, Dare to Care Food Bank (video) - The Business Journals
Feb 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Form filed
$59.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$53.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$45.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$51.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 124 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 124 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dare to Care Inc

What is Dare to Care Inc?
Dare to Care Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Louisville, United States. Dare to Care is combating food insecurity in Kentuckiana by providing food, essential resources, and support through partnerships and innovative programs. Join, help, or donate.
When was Dare to Care Inc founded?
Dare to Care Inc was founded in 1971.
Who leads Dare to Care Inc?
Vincent E James Sr serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is Dare to Care Inc located?
Headquartered in Louisville, KY, United States.
What is Dare to Care Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dare to Care Inc trustworthy?
Dare to Care Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dare to Care Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237345952.
What is Dare to Care Inc's website?
http://daretocare.org