About Dare to Care
Working together to provide pathways to end hunger in our community.
Focus Areas
food bankshunger reliefchild nutritionsenior mealscommunity kitchensfood pantry supportnutrition education
Who They Fund
food-insecure individuals and families (pantry clients)culturally diverse communitieshomebound or mobility-impaired clients (requiring delivery/accessibility)volunteer workforce (improved service capacity)
Funding Style
capacity building (infrastructure & equipment)
About Dare to Care
Dare to Care Inc uses partner investments to strengthen food access systems across the Louisville metro area and the broader Kentuckiana service area. A 2022 program launch frames much of its recent giving: the foundation backs organizations that launch new food security solutions, stabilize essential partners, and expand capacity for people experiencing hunger. Recent grants show that pattern in practice. Neighborhood House Inc received $67,413 in 2025 to improve the level of volunteer services, while Simpsonville Christian Church received $40,000 in 2024 for pantry expansion. The foundation’s work centers on food banks, hunger relief, child nutrition, senior meals, community kitchens, and pantry support, with many awards tied to infrastructure or operating capacity rather than general philanthropy. Recent grants also include support for client-choice access, cold storage, transportation, and meal-service logistics. Several awards were made to Louisville organizations, but the grant list also includes nearby communities such as Shelbyville, La Grange, Crestwood, Clarksville, and Jeffersonville. That mix points to a local funder focused on practical food distribution and service delivery within its 13-county region. The foundation’s leadership is listed as Vincent E. James Sr.
What Dare to Care Funds
Client-choice pantry models are a visible theme in the recent awards. Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc received $39,879 in 2025 to improve client food choice access, and United Crescent Hill Ministries Inc received $20,000 in 2024 for expanded space for a client choice model. Capacity-building for food storage and transport is another clear area. Feed Louisville was awarded $38,000 in 2025 for cold storage and a loading dock ramp, while Southwest Family Ministries Inc received $36,250 in 2024 for a walk-in freezer and transportation. The foundation also supports culturally responsive and nutrition-focused food access. Jewish Family & Career Services received $15,000 in 2025 for provision of culturally appropriate foods, and First Baptist Church of Taylorsville received $13,425 in 2025 for increasing nutritional options. On the production side, Americana Community Center Inc received $11,310 in 2024 for a community garden program, and Apple Patch Community Inc received $9,000 in 2024 for creation of a fresh produce market.
How Dare to Care Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$42M
Total Assets
$33M
Total Revenue
$59.4M
Total Expenses
$58.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $36K, with a median of $17K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$17K
75th Percentile
$36K
Geographic Reach
Local2 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
VINCENT E JAMES SR
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