Dare to Care Inc
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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.
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Mission
Working together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyDare 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DARE TO CARE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Kroger’s Together for Tomorrow campaign supports Dare to Care in Kentuckiana stores - WHAS11
Louisville rallies for Dare to Care amid SNAP benefits halt - MSN
Agape Day with Dare to Care food bank - WHAS11
Where to get free, fresh food from Dare to Care this week - WLKY
Dare to care: Five ways investing in care transforms economies - UN Women Europe and Central Asia
Mayor Greenberg announces partnership with Racing Louisville FC and Dare to Care for youth nutrition event at Southwick Community Center - LouisvilleKY.gov
Dare to Care raises funds at Taste of Derby Festival to fight hunger across Kentuckiana - WDRB
Dare to Care Food Bank previews the 2026 Taste of Derby Festival - WAVE News
DARE to CARE - vindy.com
Executive Insights: Vincent James, CEO, Dare to Care Food Bank (video) - The Business Journals
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 124 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo 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