How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Clay Howerton
P O Box 194
Paducah, KY 420020194
(270) 883-1966
[email protected] - Form and materials
- See guidelines at www.carsonmyre.org
- Deadlines
- See guidelines
- Restrictions
- See guidelines
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$8,867,430
- Grants listed
- 155
- Assets, end of year
- $54,748,046
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Tax year 2024
$8,886,025
- Grants listed
- 152
- Assets, end of year
- $55,855,073
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Tax year 2023
$9,075,600
- Grants listed
- 164
- Assets, end of year
- $59,182,239
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Tax year 2022
$10,557,043
- Grants listed
- 173
- Assets, end of year
- $64,848,106
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Tax year 2021
$8,951,154
- Grants listed
- 168
- Assets, end of year
- $72,587,857
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Tax year 2020
$11,136,616
- Grants listed
- 178
- Assets, end of year
- $73,819,805
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Tax year 2019
$9,860,430
- Grants listed
- 167
- Assets, end of year
- $82,000,123
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center IncPaducah, KY
Sponsor & support cultural events
$1,290,000 -
Baptist Health Paducah FoundationPaducah, KY
Support new heart center
$800,000 -
Paducah Symphony OrchestraPaducah, KY
Sponsor & support cultural events
$370,000 -
French Africian Christian Education Foundation IncBenton, 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 TheatrePaducah, KY
Local educational plays
$225,000 -
Community Christian Academy School SystemLouisville, KY
Support christian education
$200,000 -
Mercy Health Foundation-LourdesPaducah, KY
Christian ministry - chaplain for palliative care
$200,000 -
Paducah Lifeline Ministries Inc & Ladies Living FreePaducah, KY
Provide drug/alcohol education/prevention/residential program for men/women
$180,000 -
Community KitchenPaducah, KY
To provide christian outreach to poor
$175,000 -
New Pathways for ChildrenMelber, KY
Christian outreach to the poor
$175,000 -
Mission Pre-BornIndianapolis, IN
Save lives from termination
$150,000 -
Starfish Orphan MinistryPaducah, KY
Christian outreach - aiding orphans/adoption
$150,000 -
West Union Baptist AssociationPaducah, KY
To fund christian ministry
$150,000 -
First Baptist ChurchPaducah, KY
Christian ministry
$110,000 -
Billy Graham Evangelical AssociationCharlotte, NC
Support christian ministry
$100,000 -
China Mercy (lightsat Inc)Naples, FL
Christian service organization
$100,000 -
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI
Preservation of american heritage-teaching constitution to officials
$100,000 -
St Mary' School SystemPaducah, KY
Support christian education
$100,000 -
Hope UnlimitedPaducah, KY
Christian ministry - assistance in crisis pregnancy situations
$75,000 -
John Ankerberg ShowChattanooga, TN
Support christian ministry
$75,000 -
Precept MinistriesChattannoga, TN
Christian ministry
$75,000 -
Christian Academy School SystemLouisville, KY
To fund christian education
$70,000 -
Prison Fellowship MinistryLansdowne, VA
To further prison ministry; recidivism in prison
$70,000 -
Summit Christian UniversityMayfield, KY
Provide christian education
$70,000 -
Freedom Forever MinistriesPaducah, KY
Christian ministry to female inmates at mccracken county, ky jail
$65,000 -
Northside Baptist Christian SchoolMayfield, KY
Provide christian education to youth
$65,000 -
Lone Oak First Baptist ChurchPaducah, KY
To fund christian ministry
$60,000 -
McCracken County Ky Public SchoolsPaducah, KY
Support local cultural activities
$60,000 -
National Quilt MuseumPaducah, KY
Enhance local cultural activities
$60,000 -
River City MissionPaducah, KY
To fund christian outreach to the poor and homeless
$60,000 -
Idols Aside MinistryPaducah, KY
Support sports themed ministry for fatherless youth
$55,000 -
Beyond UgandaPaducah, KY
Share the gospel & provide assistance to needy
$52,620 -
Besideu for LifeLouisville, KY
Support christian education
$50,000 -
CrossingsLouisville, KY
Sponsor retreats and camps for churches
$50,000 -
Day 3 SeedsBertrand, MO
Christian outreach to the poor
$50,000 -
Fellowship of Christian Athletes-LouisvilleLouisville, KY
Support sports ministry
$50,000 -
Fellowship of Christian Athletes-PaducahPaducah, KY
Support sports ministry
$50,000 -
Intercollegiate Studies InstituteWilmington, DE
Preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$50,000 -
Portland Christian SchoolLouisville, KY
Provide christian education
$50,000 -
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC
Give aid and gospel message to the needy
$50,000 -
Reachout Youth SolutionsFlower Mound, TX
To fund christian ministry
$50,000 -
Sus HijosPaducah, KY
Share the gospel and provide assistance to needy
$50,000 -
Sunrise Childrens ServicesMt Washington, KY
To fund christian ministry
$50,000 -
Quachita Baptist UniversityArkdelphia, AR
To support local cultural activities
$50,000 -
Victory Through Grace MinistriesPaducah, KY
Support christian ministry
$50,000 -
WallbuildersAledo, TX
Preservation of american heritage - education on foundational principles
$50,000 -
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FL
Christian ministrysupport christian mission work
$50,000 -
Christian Appalachian ProjectLexington, KY
Outreach to the poor in eastern kentucky
$45,000 -
Paducah Cooperative MinistryPaducah, KY
To fund christian outreach to the poor
$45,000 -
Commonwealth Policy FoundationHerndon, KY
Preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$40,000 -
Impact One InitativePaducah, KY
Christian outreach to the poor
$40,000 -
Scarlet HopeLouisville, KY
Give aid and gospel message to the needy
$40,000 -
Catholic Education Foundation of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
Provide christian education
$35,000 -
Disciples Nations AlliancePhoenix, AZ
Share the gospel and provide assistance to the needy
$35,000 -
Kentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro, KY
Support christian education
$35,000 -
Prager USherman Oaks, CA
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$35,000 -
Baylor University SeminaryWaco, TX
To fund christian ministry
$30,000 -
Bob Cross MinistriesPlano, TX
Produce and publish evangelical book "the jewishness of jesus"
$30,000 -
Christian Fellowship SchoolBenton, KY
Christian education
$30,000 -
Ky Race Track ChaplaincySimpsonville, KY
To fund christian ministry
$30,000 -
Lindsey Wilson CollegeColumbia, KY
Provide christian education
$30,000 -
Oneida Baptist InstituteOneida, KY
Provide christian education
$30,000 -
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkdelphia, AR
Christian education
$30,000 -
Taylor UniveristyUpland, IN
Christian liberal arts university
$30,000 -
The New CriterionNew York, NY
Preservation of american judeo-christian heritage
$30,000 -
Lifehouse Maternity HomeLouisville, KY
Support christian ministry
$27,000 -
Alliance Defending FreedomScottsdale, AZ
Preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$25,000 -
Ashbrook CenterAshland, OH
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$25,000 -
Benton Church of ChristBenton, KY
To fund christian education
$25,000 -
Chuck Colson CenterLansdowne, VA
Share the gospel
$25,000 -
Claremont InstituteUpland, CA
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$25,000 -
Filling His NetsMayfield, KY
Christian outreach to the poor; overseas missions
$25,000 -
Grace Christian AcademyOwensboro, KY
To fund christian educationchristian outreach to the poor
$25,000 -
Hope Center of Mayfield KyMayfield, KY
Support christian ministry
$25,000 -
Hope ClinicBenton, KY
Christian ministry - assistance in crisis pregnancy situations
$25,000 -
Institute on Religion and Public LifeNew York, NY
Support educating people about america's heritage
$25,000 -
International Solid RockWest Palm BCH, FL
To fund christian ministry
$25,000 -
Kentucky Global Arts InitativeGrand Rivers, KY
To fund christian education
$25,000 -
Lexington Rescue MissionLexington, KY
Give aid and gospel message to needy
$25,000 -
Logos Ministries IncPaducah, KY
Share the gospel
$25,000 -
Manhood Journey IncLouisville, KY
Share the gospel
$25,000 -
Practical ShepherdingLouisville, KY
Christian ministry
$25,000 -
Refuge for WomenLewisville, TX
To provide christian outreach to the poor
$25,000 -
Patriot AcademyComfort, TX
To fund preservation of judeo-christian heritage
$25,000 -
River Discovery CenterPaducah, KY
Enhance local cultural opportunities
$25,000 -
Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL
To fund christian education
$25,000 -
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN
Preservation of judeo-christian heritage
$25,000 -
United We ServeJefferson, TX
To fund christian ministry
$25,000 -
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA
To fund christian educationchristian education
$20,000 -
Care for ChildrenLeawood, KS
Christian outreach to the poor
$20,000 -
City of RefugeAtlanta, GA
Christian outreach to the poor
$20,000 -
Columbia International UniversityColumbia, SC
Christian educationchristian education
$20,000 -
Crossroads Pregnancy Resource CenterLa Grange, KY
Enhance local cultural activities
$20,000 -
Foundry Christian Community CenterBowling Green, KY
To fund christian ministry
$20,000 -
Girl of HopeTyrone, GA
Christian ministry
$20,000 -
Grace FellowshipPaducah, KY
To fund christian ministry
$20,000 -
Great Commisson 316 MinistriesKevil, KY
Christian ministry
$20,000 -
IHS GlobalSoutheastern, PA
Share the gospel
$20,000 -
John Jay InstituteLanghorne, PA
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$20,000 -
Freedom CenterSherman Oaks, CA
To fund preserve judeo-christian heritage
$20,000 -
Holy Angels AcademyLouisville, KY
To fund christian education
$20,000 -
Leadership InstituteArlington, VA
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$20,000 -
Marcellas KitchenBenton, KY
To fund christian outreach to the poor
$20,000 -
New Hope Childrens FoundationEnnis, TX
Christian education
$20,000 -
New Covenant Christian AcademyHardin, KY
Christian outreach to the poor
$20,000 -
World Harvest Missions IncWest Paducah, KY
To fund christian ministry
$20,000 -
Child Evangelism Fellowship of SCColumbia, SC
Christian ministry
$18,000 -
Asbury UniversityWilmore, KY
Support christian educationsupport christian education
$16,000 -
Center for Urban RenewalWashington, DC
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$15,000 -
Crown of Life MinistriesNiagara Falls, NY
To fund christian ministry
$15,000 -
Ethics & Policy CenterWashington, DC
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$15,000 -
First Baptist Church of Ziegler IllinoisZeigler, IL
Support food ministry for local needy persons
$15,000 -
Gateway to Better EducationLake Forest, CA
To fund christian education
$15,000 -
Harbor NetworkLouisville, KY
To fund christian outreach to the poor
$15,000 -
Hardin Baptist ChurchHardin, KY
To fund christian ministry
$15,000 -
Oak Grove Baptist ChurchPaducah, KY
To fund christian ministryto fund christian ministry
$15,000 -
Paducah SingersPaducah, KY
Local cultural organization
$15,000 -
Pappillion CenterPaducah, KY
To fund christian ministry
$15,000 -
Realclear FoundationNorthbrook, IL
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$15,000 -
Reidland United Methodist ChurchPaducah, KY
Christian outreach - building wheelchair ramps for needy
$15,000 -
Restore HaitiFranklin, TN
To fund christian outreach to the poor
$15,000 -
Root SourceMelissa, TX
To fund christian ministry
$15,000 -
Soup for the SoulMurray, KY
Share the gospel and provide assistance to the needy
$15,000 -
Southland Baptist TemplePaducah, KY
Christian outreach to the poor
$15,000 -
United Indian Missions (uim International)Greeley, CO
Christian outreach to the poor
$15,000 -
Unleashed in Christ MinistryPaducah, KY
Support christian ministry
$15,000 -
Women Aware Inc (merryman House)Paducah, KY
Give aid and gospel message to the needy
$15,000 -
Walnut Grove PreschoolBenton, KY
Christian education
$15,000 -
Turning Point MinistriesMurray, KY
To fund christian ministry
$12,000 -
Little Lighthouse of Central KentuckyLouisville, KY
Christian education
$11,110 -
Reach India InternationalNorcross, GA
To fund christian ministry
$10,000 -
Bengali Evangical Association MinistryLoma Linde, CA
To fund christian education
$10,000 -
Becket Fund for Religious LibertyWashington, DC
Support educating college students about america's heritage
$10,000 -
BloomPaducah, KY
Local cultural activities
$10,000 -
Eppic MinistriesMarysville, TN
Share the gospel
$10,000 -
Individual
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$10,000 -
Cardinal Newman SocietyManassas, VA
Christian education
$10,000 -
Just FactsConroe, TX
Support educating people about america's heritage
$10,000 -
KairosKevil, KY
To fund christian ministry
$10,000 -
Labor of LovePaducah, KY
To fund christian ministry
$10,000 -
Life Community IncPaducah, KY
Support christian outreach to families of prisoners
$10,000 -
Marshall County Ky SchoolsBenton, KY
Public education
$10,000 -
Milligan UniversityMilligan, TN
To fund christian education
$10,000 -
Paducah Alliance of NeighborsPaducah, KY
Christian outreach to the poor
$10,000 -
Sufficency of ScripturesWheaton, IL
To fund christian ministry
$10,000 -
Speak for the UnbornLouisville, KY
Support christian ministry
$10,000 -
Unity Christian SchoolEnergy, IL
Support christian education
$10,000 -
The Bed MinistryBenton, KY
Give aid and gospel message to needy
$8,000 -
Barren Heights MinistriesLouisville, KY
Provide chrisian outreach to the poor
$7,500 -
Foundation for Economic EducationAtlanta, GA
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$7,500 -
Servant Project InternationalMansfield, TX
Christian outreach to the poor
$7,500 -
Emerald FoundationPaducah, KY
To preserve america's judeo-christian heritage
$5,200 -
Campus OutreachLouisville, KY
To fund christian ministry
$5,000 -
Murray's Kids Care for HungerMurray, KY
Give aid and gospel message to needy
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Arts and culture5 grants $1,400,00044% of the total
- Human services13 grants $752,82023% of the total
- Education14 grants $476,00015% of the total
- Religion11 grants $347,00011% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $50,0002% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $38,0001% of the total
- 8 other causes11 grants $145,0005% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Kentucky91 grants $6,889,430
- Texas9 grants $252,500
- Tennessee5 grants $185,000
- Indiana2 grants $180,000
- Florida3 grants $175,000
- North Carolina2 grants $150,000
- Virginia4 grants $125,000
- California5 grants $105,000
- Michigan1 grant $100,000
- Arizona3 grants $85,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- J William HowertonTRUSTEE Hours 16Pay $71,672
- Paducah Bank Trust CoTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $28,236
- Kim BlinkhornTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $28,236
- J Robert MilfordTRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $28,236
- W Clay HowertonTRUSTEE Hours 24Pay $94,236
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Kentucky
- Private foundations in Paducah
- Foundations that fund arts and culture in Kentucky
- Foundations that fund human services in Kentucky
- Foundations that fund education in Kentucky
Similar foundations
Same main cause (arts and culture), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
- W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation 65 grants Preselected only $4,806,524 giving
- The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts 256 grants Preselected only $3,441,835 giving
- Harry T Wilks Family Foundation 48 grants Preselected only $3,385,465 giving
- The Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Found 95 grants Preselected only $2,710,992 giving
- The Brooke Brown Barzun Philanthropic Foundation Inc 56 grants Preselected only $2,654,206 giving