Cares Foundation
Accepts applications
Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Carmichael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $110,000 and the largest $302,163. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$110,000
- Largest grant$302,163
- Assets$34.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 11 | $32.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 11 | $34.4 million |
How to apply
This is a patient assistance program. Its grants are medicine given free to patients, so it does not fund organizations.
| Contact | Deborah Bouzard 6920 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 290-2291, debbie@thecaresfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The requestor must complete a letter of inquiry (LOI) for review and approval prior to submitting a grant application |
| Restrictions | Grants will support organizations in the greater sacramento area that directly serve the needs of people with HIV/AIDS or aid in the prevention of HIV/AIDS transmission |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harm Reduction Services (HRS) | Street outreach to homeless, sex workers and injection drug users | $302,163 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm (Cash) | Hiv/sti prevention and provide prep information to sex workers | $191,591 |
| Sacramento LGBT Community Center | Hiv/sti testing and linkage to care, safer sex supplies | $168,565 |
| One Community Health | Hiv testing, care program | $150,000 |
| Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation | Prep navigation to high risk AIDS clients | $149,303 |
| Sunburst Projects | Hiv testing, care program | $110,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Hiv/sti education for youth and young adults including prep | $80,000 |
| Safer Alternatives Thru Networking and Exchange (Sane) | Syringe exchange, risk reduction education on-site | $67,171 |
| Communicare Health Centers | Prep clinic, navigation, referrals for on-site behavioral health services | $65,655 |
| Golden Rule Services | Non-medical case management for people of color living with HIV, HIV care | $50,000 |
| Norcal AIDS Cycle | 2024 sponsorship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Meyers
- Olivia Kasirye
- Alice Kessler
- John Kay
- Ashley Brand
- Erin Cabelera
- Graciela Castillo- Krings
- Michael Martinez
- Robert Styron
- Daniel Torres
- Ronald Woo
- Rich Polard
Questions people ask
Does Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cares Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $110,000.
Who runs Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Meyers (President), Olivia Kasirye (Vice President), Alice Kessler (Secretary) and John Kay (Cfo (Thru 1/24)) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.