Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Paducah, Kentucky, registered in 1996, with $4,858,902 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY, 42003 EIN 61-1293428 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.9M
▼ 17.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.9M
Net assets
$64.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating131 mo reserves · -22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc: 131 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Kentucky Ave, Paducah, KY, 42003
- City
- Paducah
- State
- Kentucky
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2013) to $4.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $410KNet assets $64.9M
Operating margin
-22.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$65.3M
Total liabilities
$410K
Net assets
$64.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,858,902▼17.3% | $5,947,383▼4.3% | $64,892,637▲1.7% | $65,302,451▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,876,064▼27.8% | $6,215,818▲20.5% | $63,795,511▲2.6% | $64,758,934▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,140,961▲49.1% | $5,158,118▲30.1% | $62,191,649▲6.9% | $62,983,866▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,458,266▲61.6% | $3,965,725▲60.2% | $58,195,094▼5.6% | $59,072,684▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,377,451▼6.9% | $2,476,115▼40.5% | $61,641,669▲8.2% | $62,637,965▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,629,463▼10.9% | $4,163,895▼10.4% | $56,954,024▼0.5% | $57,845,247▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,072,947▼2.4% | $4,646,550▲3.8% | $57,255,465▼0.8% | $58,025,699▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,174,473▲2.8% | $4,478,440▼1.8% | $57,713,562▲0.3% | $58,441,957▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,060,199▼78.8% | $4,559,471▲2.6% | $57,567,300▲1.0% | $58,522,114▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,182,804▲118% | $4,444,219▲5.9% | $56,973,679▲33.8% | $57,780,551▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,786,387▲169% | $4,195,792▲5.5% | $42,578,072▲11.8% | $43,206,930▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,272,072 | $3,978,492▲1.3% | $38,090,726▲0.4% | $38,618,178▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,925,565▲3.1% | $37,955,466▼0.2% | $38,465,155▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,809,323▲0.1% | $38,049,600▼2.4% | $38,653,730▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,804,106 | $38,967,655 | $39,667,899 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.1M total
22 grants to Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2023 | $22,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,750 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | A61 performing arts centers | 2022 | $1,500,000 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2022 | $21,100 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2021 | $17,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the carson center endowment fund | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2019 | $37,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the carson center endowment fund | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,575 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2018 | $52,500 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the carson center endowment fund | 2018 | $25,000 |
| Baptist Healthcare System Inc | General support | 2017 | $52,620 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-1293428, based in Paducah, Kentucky. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc's EIN?
- Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-1293428.
- How much revenue does Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc report?
- Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc reported $4,858,902 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Luther F Carson Four Rivers Center Inc (EIN 61-1293428) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.