2026-06-09T14:16:47-05:00 2025-12-31 611012095 LANHAM & COMPANY PSC PO BOX 307 HARRODSBURG KY 40330 990 2025-01-01 922106918 THE MERCER CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC MERC 8597342365 101 S MAIN STREET SUITE 1 HARRODSBURG KY 40330 SAM CARR PRESIDENT 8597342365 2026-06-05 1 SHAWN D LANHAM CPA P00281788 8597345439 2026-06-05 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SAM CARR 101 SOUTH MAIN STREET SUITE 1 HARRODSBURG KY 40330 167124 0 X N/A X 2023 KY THE FOUNDATION IS ACTING TO ASSIST THE MERCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH PROMOTING MERCER COUNTY BY ATTRACTING TOURISTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE CITIZENS OF MERCER COUNTY. 10 10 0 25 0 0 137526 167124 0 0 0 0 0 0 137526 167124 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108751 144691 108751 144691 28775 22433 61110 83543 0 0 61110 83543 X THE FOUNDATION IS ACTING TO ASSIST THE MERCER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH PROMOTING MERCER COUNTY BY ATTRACTING TOURISTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THE CITIZENS OF MERCER COUNTY. 0 0 59580 77641 THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL KHJF IS AN EVENT THAT SHOWCASES JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. THE KHJF PARTNERS DIRECTLY WITH REGIONAL COLLEGIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES AND THEIR FACULTY. WE PROVIDE OUR COLLEGIATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES WITH EXPANDED PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO LARGER AUDIENCES, INCLUDING THEIR MUSICAL PEERS, AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE OF COLLEGIATE MUSIC PROGRAMS IN KENTUCKY TO POTENTIAL STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE. THE KHJF PROVIDES JAZZ WORKSHOPS, PROMOTING MUSIC EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND ADULTS INTERESTED IN THE JAZZ GENRE. THE KHJF HAS HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES AT THE FESTIVAL INCLUDING AN INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO FOR CHILDREN. OUR PARTICIPATING JAZZ ARTISTS FREQUENTLY DONATE AN INSTRUMENT TO A YOUNG ATTENDEE AND INTERACT DIRECTLY WITH THE YOUTH ATTENDEES TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL MUSICAL JOURNEY AND PROMOTE MUSIC EDUCATION. 33224 50152 THE PIONEER DAYS FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL HELD IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR. THE FESTIVAL ALLOWS OPPORTUNITIES FOR NONPROFITS TO DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS FUNDRAISE. THE FESTIVAL PROVIDES ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AS WELL AS EDUCATION ABOUT PIONEERS. THE FESTIVAL INCLUDES A REDUCED PRICE FOR THE PIONEER EDUCATION FOR FORT HARROD AND ATTACHED MUSEUM. LIVE MUSIC IS ALSO INCLUDED. 47427 39331 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS WORK TO EXPOSE MERCER COUNTY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING YOUTH TO OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY GIVING THEM A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND HOW TO BECOME A BETTER LEADER. THE RUTH ANN BRYANT SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO A LOCAL STUDENT ATTENDING THE CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY HARRODSBURG LOCATION BASED ON AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE STUDENT AND REVIEWED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. THE AWARD IS BASED UPON THE ASSESSMENT OF THE STUDENT'S QUALIFICATION, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND NEED. THE SCHOLARSHIP IS PUBLICIZED THROUGH THE CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY. 140231 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 KY X SAM CARR 8597342365 101 S MAIN STREET SUITE 1 HARRODSBURG KY 40330 X SAM CARR PRESIDENT 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE SANFORD VICE PRESIDENT 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MIKE INMAN TREASURER 0.00 X X 0 0 0 APRIL BURGESS SECRETARY 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JILL CUTLER DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN STAPLES DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT HAMMONS DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICH NEWSOME DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 RUTH ANN BRYANT DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOANNA ASHFORD DIRECTOR 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 167124 167124 167124 0 0 0 X 4200 4200 23524 23524 6600 6600 BAND COSTS 39585 39585 JAZZ FESTIVAL VARIOUS E 15763 15763 PIONEER DAY VARIOUS EXP 8968 8968 GRANT WRITER EXPENSE 7642 7642 38409 38149 260 144691 140231 4460 0 60798 83231 312 312 61110 83543 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 61110 83543 61110 83543 61110 83543 22433 0 X 0 0 0 X 151643 137526 167124 456293 151643 137526 167124 456293 0 0 0 456293 151643 137526 167124 456293 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE ORGAINIZATION BEFORE IT WAS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST COMPLY WITH ANY PROVISIONS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E HISTORICAL SOCIETY GRANT EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,498. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,498. WICKED WINES & HIGH SPIRITS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,230. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,230. LEAN TO GREEN EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,145. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,145. MERCHANDISE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,722. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,722. LEADERSHIP EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,565. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,565. FRIENDS OF ANDERSON DEAN PARK: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,075. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,075. INSURANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,237. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,237. DONATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,000. YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,812. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,812. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 365. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 260. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 625. SCHOLARSHIP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 500.