Nonprofit · EIN 20-0374962
BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $489,843 | $339,259 | $150,584 | $520,998 | $0 | $520,998 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $333,612 | $279,897 | $53,715 | $370,246 | $0 | $370,246 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $386,868
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $19,549
- Net income from fundraising events
- $83,426
- Other revenue
- $83,426
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $159,894
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,002
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $120,513
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,527
- Travel
- $2,781
- Program services (functional)
- $238,358
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,910
- Fundraising (functional)
- $53,991
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $370,246
- Total assets, end of year
- $520,998
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $520,998
- Publicly traded securities
- $213,005
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $395,998
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $125,000
- Gross receipts
- $502,882
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- KY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON WHLHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY MCLEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS RIDDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS THORNBURY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER HILLENMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK MASSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARI WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY ALBERTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHARON BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEMMA FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GONZALO MALUENDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID SMTIH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSE ULLERY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADRIAN WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIBSON WILHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY MCLEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY NAVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS RIDDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS THORNBURY | TRESURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER HILLENMEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PATRICK MASSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KARI WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY ALBERTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHARON BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GEMMA FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE CAUTHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GONZALO MALUENDA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSE ULLERY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ADRIAN WALLACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLARK SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYLE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2339 SANDERSVILLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40511-1039
- In care of
- % WADE S HAGA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JULIE KWASNIEWSKI, 2201 INNOVATION DRIVE 135, LEXINGTON, KY 40511
- Signed the 990
- JULIE KWANSNIEWSI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (859) 219-0910
- Website
- WWW.BGFCKY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BREEDING HENDERSON & HORD PLLC
Mission
TO MAINTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE ENRICHMENT CENTER WITH ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WORKING IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY'S THOROUGHBRED INDUSTRY. INCLUDES COUNSELING, HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, FOOD AND CLOTHING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL, REFERRAL SOURCES & BEREAVEMENT AID. THE CHARITY ALSO CONDUCTS FREE HEALTH AND DENTAL SCREENINGS FOR LOW-WAGE EARNERS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHARITY ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, HEALTH CARE AND CLOTHING FOR EQUINE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE "TACK ROOM" PROGRAM STOCKS FOOD, HOUSEHOLD AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES, SEASON APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, AND OFFERS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID FOR UTILITIES, GAS, HOUSE, AND MEDICAL CARE. THE CHARITY ALSO DELIVERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS FREE FRESH FRUITS AND PERISHABLE FOODS DIRECTLY TO THE FARM WORKERS. HEALTH CLINICS ARE OFFERED ON A ROTATING BASIS.Expenses $115,079 · grants $56,231
- THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT MAKES SURE EVERY FARM WORKER CHILD CAN EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF RECEIVING DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. THE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION PROVIDES NOT ONLY A PLACE WHERE FARM WORKER FAMILIES FROM DIFFERENCE LOCATIONS, FARM AND TRAINING CENTERS COME TOGETHER TO SHARE TO HOT HOLIDAY MEAL, BUT IT IS ALSO FULFILLMENT OF A HAPPY CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN, WITH VISITS WITH SANTA CLAUS, AS WELL AS NEW TOYS AND SPECIAL GIFTS FOR EVERY CHILD.Expenses $77,251 · grants $65,481
- THE CHARITY PROVIDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACKS STUFFED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR FARM WORKER FAMILY CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER THE BACKPACKS FOR THE WORKER CHILDREN TO THE INDIVIDUAL FARMS, AND EACH YEAR THE NUMBER OF BACKPACKS HAS GROWN.Expenses $46,028 · grants $38,182
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0374962
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $520,998
- Income (IRS master file)
- $502,882
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $489,843 | $339,259 | $520,998 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $333,612 | $279,897 | $370,246 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $347,809 | $310,964 | $316,531 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0374962).
Questions about BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC is 20-0374962.
- Is BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JULIE KWASNIEWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BLUE GRASS FARMS CHARITIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $489,843, expenses of $339,259 and total assets of $520,998 at year end.
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