Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPaducah, Kentucky · EIN 36-4597768 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.9M
Organizations funded155
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$69.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CLAY HOWERTON |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 194, PADUCAH KY 420020194 |
| Phone | 2708831966 |
| CLAY@CARSONMYRE.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE GUIDELINES AT WWW.CARSONMYRE.ORG |
| Deadlines | SEE GUIDELINES |
| Restrictions | SEE GUIDELINES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc | Paducah, KY | Sponsor & support cultural events | $1,290,000 |
| Baptist Health Paducah Foundation | Paducah, KY | Support new heart center | $800,000 |
| Paducah Symphony Orchestra | Paducah, KY | Sponsor & support cultural events | $370,000 |
| French Africian Christian Education Foundation Inc | Benton, KY | Give aid and gospel message to needy | $250,000 |
| World Missions and Evangelism (Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches) | Benton, KY | Christian ministry - overseas ministry | $250,000 |
| Market House Theatre | Paducah, KY | Local educational plays | $225,000 |
| Community Christian Academy School System | Louisville, KY | Support christian education | $200,000 |
| Mercy Health Foundation-Lourdes | Paducah, KY | Christian ministry - chaplain for palliative care | $200,000 |
| Paducah Lifeline Ministries Inc & Ladies Living Free | Paducah, KY | Provide drug/alcohol education/prevention/residential program for men/women | $180,000 |
| Community Kitchen | Paducah, KY | To provide christian outreach to poor | $175,000 |
| New Pathways for Children | Melber, KY | Christian outreach to the poor | $175,000 |
| Mission Pre-Born | Indianapolis, IN | Save lives from termination | $150,000 |
| Starfish Orphan Ministry | Paducah, KY | Christian outreach - aiding orphans/adoption | $150,000 |
| West Union Baptist Association | Paducah, KY | To fund christian ministry | $150,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Paducah, KY | Christian ministry | $110,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelical Association | Charlotte, NC | Support christian ministry | $100,000 |
| China Mercy (Lightsat Inc) | Naples, FL | Christian service organization | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Preservation of american heritage-teaching constitution to officials | $100,000 |
| St Mary' School System | Paducah, KY | Support christian education | $100,000 |
| Hope Unlimited | Paducah, KY | Christian ministry - assistance in crisis pregnancy situations | $75,000 |
| John Ankerberg Show | Chattanooga, TN | Support christian ministry | $75,000 |
| Precept Ministries | Chattannoga, TN | Christian ministry | $75,000 |
| Christian Academy School System | Louisville, KY | To fund christian education | $70,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministry | Lansdowne, VA | To further prison ministry; recidivism in prison | $70,000 |
| Summit Christian University | Mayfield, KY | Provide christian education | $70,000 |
| Freedom Forever Ministries | Paducah, KY | Christian ministry to female inmates at mccracken county, ky jail | $65,000 |
| Northside Baptist Christian School | Mayfield, KY | Provide christian education to youth | $65,000 |
| Lone Oak First Baptist Church | Paducah, KY | To fund christian ministry | $60,000 |
| Mccracken County Ky Public Schools | Paducah, KY | Support local cultural activities | $60,000 |
| National Quilt Museum | Paducah, KY | Enhance local cultural activities | $60,000 |
| River City Mission | Paducah, KY | To fund christian outreach to the poor and homeless | $60,000 |
| Idols Aside Ministry | Paducah, KY | Support sports themed ministry for fatherless youth | $55,000 |
| Beyond Uganda | Paducah, KY | Share the gospel & provide assistance to needy | $52,620 |
| Besideu for Life | Louisville, KY | Support christian education | $50,000 |
| Crossings | Louisville, KY | Sponsor retreats and camps for churches | $50,000 |
| Day 3 Seeds | Bertrand, MO | Christian outreach to the poor | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Louisville | Louisville, KY | Support sports ministry | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Paducah | Paducah, KY | Support sports ministry | $50,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | Preserve america's judeo-christian heritage | $50,000 |
| Portland Christian School | Louisville, KY | Provide christian education | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Give aid and gospel message to the needy | $50,000 |
| Reachout Youth Solutions | Flower Mound, TX | To fund christian ministry | $50,000 |
| Sus Hijos | Paducah, KY | Share the gospel and provide assistance to needy | $50,000 |
| Sunrise Childrens Services | Washington, KY | To fund christian ministry | $50,000 |
| Quachita Baptist University | Arkdelphia, AR | To support local cultural activities | $50,000 |
| Victory Through Grace Ministries | Paducah, KY | Support christian ministry | $50,000 |
| Wallbuilders | Aledo, TX | Preservation of american heritage - education on foundational principles | $50,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Orlando, FL | Christian ministrysupport christian mission work | $50,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | Outreach to the poor in eastern kentucky | $45,000 |
| Paducah Cooperative Ministry | Paducah, KY | To fund christian outreach to the poor | $45,000 |
| Commonwealth Policy Foundation | Herndon, KY | Preserve america's judeo-christian heritage | $40,000 |
| Impact One Initative | Paducah, KY | Christian outreach to the poor | $40,000 |
| Scarlet Hope | Louisville, KY | Give aid and gospel message to the needy | $40,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Provide christian education | $35,000 |
| Disciples Nations Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | Share the gospel and provide assistance to the needy | $35,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | Support christian education | $35,000 |
| Prager U | Sherman Oaks, CA | To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage | $35,000 |
| Baylor University Seminary | Waco, TX | To fund christian ministry | $30,000 |
| Bob Cross Ministries | Plano, TX | Produce and publish evangelical book "the jewishness of jesus" | $30,000 |
| Christian Fellowship School | Benton, KY | Christian education | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 155 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,867,430 | 155 |
| 2024 | $8,886,025 | 152 |
| 2023 | $9,075,600 | 164 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632609349100703
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4597768
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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