Nonprofit · EIN 31-1042931
KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · FRANKFORT, KY 40602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,023,597 | $850,174 | $173,423 | $1,285,581 | $648 | $1,284,933 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $631,173 | $685,239 | -$54,066 | $1,090,122 | $4,387 | $1,085,735 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,260,413 | $449,604 | $810,809 | $1,002,797 | $6,109 | $996,688 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $977,422
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $44,330
- Other revenue
- $1,845
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,770
- Other salaries and wages
- $355,128
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $563,887
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $112,486
- Occupancy
- $1,914
- Travel
- $10,896
- Program services (functional)
- $736,784
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,701
- Fundraising (functional)
- $60,689
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,090,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,285,581
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $648
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,284,933
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $976,515
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $308,418
- Gross receipts
- $1,023,597
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY WILMES | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $124,469 | $9,786 |
| TIM HEINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MARIE HIBBERD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL FLETCHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANNA BLUFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON BROTZGE-ELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CHILDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYNN CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNITA GADSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HAYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRASANTHI PERSAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY WILMES | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,589 | $7,503 |
| TIM HEINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MARIE HIBBERD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL FLETCHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANNA BLUFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON BROTZGE-ELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CHILDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYNN CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNITA GADSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HAYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRASANTHI PERSAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS FITZGERALD | FORMER DIRECTOR Former | 0 | $111,421 | $1,225 |
| ASHLEY WILMES | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $102,394 | $8,792 |
| JOE CHILDERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY BENNETT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM HEINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH LYNN CUNNINGHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON BROTZGE-ELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY CRAWFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL FLETCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARNITA GADSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HAYS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN HEBERLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE MARIE HIBBERD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE RICHARDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1070, FRANKFORT, KY 40602-1070
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ASHLEY WILMES, PO BOX 1070, FRANKFORT, KY 40602
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY WILMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (502) 875-2428
- Website
- WWW.KYRC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BLUE & CO LLC
Mission
KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL (KRC) IS A PUBLIC-INTEREST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF KENTUCKY. KRC USES LEGAL AND STRATEGIC ADVOCACY TO PROTECT KENTUCKY'S NATURAL RESOURCES, ADVOCATE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE, AND TEACH CITIZENS TO BE EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. WE PROVIDE OUR LEGAL SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CANNOT FIND OR AFFORD REPRESENTATION ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
Program accomplishments
- THE LARGEST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS THE KENTUCKY ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (KEAP), A PROGRAM TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, HEALTH, AND JUSTICE IN KENTUCKY. KEAP COMBINES MEANINGFUL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, SCIENCE- BACKED INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL AND LEGAL EXPERTISE TO ENSURE THAT KENTUCKY'S ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS BETTER PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR CLIMATE. KRC ALSO CONTINUES TO REPRESENT A COALITION OF LOW-INCOME, CLEAN ENERGY, AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE PARTNERS IN CASES BEFORE THE KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, WORKING TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS AND ADVOCATING FOR A CLEANER, MORE SUSTAINABLE, AND MORE EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE.Expenses $363,353
- THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM FOR KRC IS OUR ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY DEFENSE PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS LIVING "DOWNWIND, DOWNSTREAM, AND DOWNHILL" OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS, WHO CANNOT AFFORD OR FIND REPRESENTATION. WE ALSO WORK PROGRAMMATICALLY THROUGH LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS AND TO ASSURE THAT THOSE WHO POLLUTE OUR LAND, AIR, OR WATER ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.Expenses $163,844
- THE THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WHICH INCLUDES ONLINE AND IN PERSON PRESENTATIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS UNDERSTANDING ISSUES AROUND DATA CENTERS, TO GIVE CITIZENS TOOLS TO BETTER PROTECT THE PLACES THEY LIVE AND LOVE. KRC ALSO TABLED AND OUR STAFF GAVE TALKS AT PUBLIC EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, RAISING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND DOING OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT TO ADVANCE A CLEANER, HEALTHIER KENTUCKY.Expenses $145,870
- THE LAST PROGRAM AREA FOR KRC IS THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, WHICH CONDUCTS RESEARCH, PROVIDES POLICY ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ON IMPORTANT ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IMPACTING KENTUCKY. KRC ALSO ENGAGES IN, WITHIN IRS LIMITS, LOBBYING ON KEY ENVIRONMENTAL, CONSERVATION, ENERGY, AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT BILLS DURING THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY.Expenses $63,717
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1042931
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C010)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,285,581
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,023,597
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,023,597 | $850,174 | $1,285,581 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $631,173 | $685,239 | $1,090,122 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,260,413 | $449,604 | $1,002,797 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $437,368 | $370,278 | $193,498 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 31-1042931).
Questions about KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC is 31-1042931.
- Is KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL 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 KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ASHLEY WILMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,469 (ASHLEY WILMES, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KENTUCKY RESOURCES COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,023,597, expenses of $850,174 and total assets of $1,285,581 at year end.
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