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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1064807

COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40505

Financials

$22.2M$21.1M2023$11.9M$15M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$11,943,588$15,019,786-$3,076,198$100,313,664$67,018,399$33,295,265
December 31, 2023990$22,172,764$21,084,467$1,088,297$86,001,950$49,679,558$36,322,392
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,996,634
of which government grants
$4,819,767
Program service revenue
$6,444,336
Investment income
$346,927
Net rental income
$155,691
Net gain from sales of assets
-$99,140
Other revenue
$155,691

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$939,708
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,700,031
Other salaries and wages
$1,655,216
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,883,584
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$107,448
Accounting fees
$63,256
Occupancy
$299,905
Travel
$167,721
Depreciation
$921,126
Program services (functional)
$12,432,102
Management and general (functional)
$2,119,024
Fundraising (functional)
$468,660

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$86,001,950
Total assets, end of year
$100,313,664
Total liabilities, end of year
$67,018,399
Net assets, end of year
$33,295,265
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,455,246
Net assets without donor restrictions
$22,373,963
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,921,302
Gross receipts
$12,766,663
Employees
61
Volunteers
0
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KEVIN SMITHPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$245,371$41,421
MILTON SHARPPRESIDENT - EHOME
Officer
40$164,255$19,696
BRENDA WEAVERPRESIDENT DISASTER RECOVERY
Officer
40$164,151$16,255
SHANE DARRISAWPRESIDENT MPACT PRO
Officer
40$135,755$35,708
WILEY FAWCFO
Officer
40$132,055$35,084
SHIRIE HAWKINSPRES EVERYTHING EQUITY
Officer
40$130,555$23,588
BRIAN HUTCHINSONCHIEF DEV. OFFICER
Officer
40$136,655$16,350
DANIEL HEFFERNANPRESIDENT NMTC
Officer
40$125,755$18,664
PHILLIP CAVECONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$104,702$36,739
MICHAEL BERRYMANVP E HOME
Highest-paid employee
40$112,865$22,150
ROBERT BURNSCHIEF DATA OFFICER
Officer
40$86,546$36,730
KRISTA BUCKELDIRECTOR BRAND STRATEGY
Highest-paid employee
40$105,895$14,574
OTIS SINGLETONDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Highest-paid employee
40$106,875$9,989
MARITA WILLISPRES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Officer
40$107,300$5,538
THOMAS MURROPRESIDENT CHEF SPACE
Officer
40$92,555$19,277
18 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LYNN LITTRELSENIOR VP COMMERIAL LENDIN
Highest-paid employee
40$100,774$9,994
JEFF POEPRESIDENT HOUSING
Officer
40$85,455$16,842
VICTORIA BENSONPRES MSTRD SEED HILL
Officer
40$80,355$18,187
MARK JOHNSONPRESIDENT OF ART INC
Officer
40$60,755$24,616
JOJUANA LEAVELL-GREENEVICE CHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
REVEREND FRED MITCHELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN WATZCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ARTHUR SALOMONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEBORAH WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JERRY JOHNSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTIE FORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES DUKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN DOUGLASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF KOONCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORRAIN SMOOTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAYMOND DANIELSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LARRY JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HENRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 30 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KEVIN SMITHPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$244,617$88,062
BRENDA WEAVERPRESIDENT HOUSING
Officer
40$163,651$49,095
MILTON SHARPPRESIDENT - EHOME
Officer
40$151,500$46,965
SHANE DARRISAWPRESIDENT MPACT PRO
Officer
40$135,000$60,750
WILEY FAWCHIEF OPERATING OFFI
Officer
40$131,300$60,040
DANIEL HEFFERNANPRESIDENT NMTC
Officer
40$134,921$47,222
BRIAN HUTCHINSONCHIEF DEV. OFFICER
Officer
40$126,200$37,860
MICHAEL BERRYMANVP E HOME
Officer
40$119,650$41,878
MARITA WILLISPRES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Officer
40$117,200$41,020
PHILLIP CAVECONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$106,947$37,431
OTIS SINGLETONDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
40$106,480$37,268
LYNN LITTRELSENIOR VP COMMERIAL LENDIN
Highest-paid employee
40$105,774$37,021
THOMAS MURROPRESIDENT CHEF SPACE
Officer
40$102,200$35,770
SHIRIE HAWKINSPRES EVERYTHING EQUITY
Officer
40$130,000$4,810
ROBERT BURNSPRES MSTRD SEED HILL
Officer
40$85,409$29,893
MARK JOHNSONPRESIDENT OF ART INC
Officer
40$70,253$24,589
JEFF KOONCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEBORAH WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES DUKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAYMOND DANIELSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORRAIN SMOOTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN DOUGLASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTIE FORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JERRY JOHNSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LARRY JOHNSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ARTHUR SALOMONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HENRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN WATZCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOJUANA LEAVELL-GREENEVICE CHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
REVEREND FRED MITCHELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1450 N BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40505-3162
In care of
% BRIAN HUTCHINSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KEVIN SMITH, 1450 N BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 405053162
Signed the 990
KEVIN SMITH, PRESIDENT
Phone
(859) 231-0054
Return prepared by
BREEDING HENDERSON & HORD PLLC

Mission

COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION, INC.'S (CVC) CENTRAL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS, INCOME, AND ASSETS THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. CVC HELPS PEOPLE INCREASE INCOME AND BUILD ASSETS WITH THREE MAIN STRATEGIES: SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP, HOME OWNERSHIP, AND JOB CREATION THROUGH BUSINESS EXPANSION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING LENDING ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS SEEKING FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP AND LOW INCOME BUSINESS OWNERS. ADVANTAGES OF CVC'S LENDING PROGRAMS OVER CONVENTIONAL FINANCING INCLUDE: LOW DOWN PAYMENTS, FIXED INTEREST RATES, LONG TERMS, LOW INTEREST RATES, AND THE ABILITY FOR LOAN FEES TO BE FINANCED IN THE LOAN. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS OPERATED TO FACILITATE LENDING ASSISTANCE ARE; 1) DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FUNDS) - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS 2) THE COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION ("CHDO") - REPRESENTS FUNDS PROVIDED BY A COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT CAPACITY TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.
    Expenses $4,420,604 · revenue $2,288,699
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE IN THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS. CVC HAS A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO KENTUCKY'S NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE ORGANIZATION IS CONSTANTLY EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACED BY KENTUCKY'S COMMUNITIES. CVC ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES THROUGH DEVELOPING PROJECTS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS, CONSTRUCTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR FIRST- TIME HOME BUYERS, AND ASSISTING IN FINANCING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS IN RURAL AREAS.
    Expenses $2,936,540 · grants $939,708 · revenue $375,783
  • CVC ASSISTS FAMILIES ACCOMPOLISH THEIR DREAMS OF PURCHASING HOMES, REDUCING DEBT, AND INCREASING FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH THEIR EHOME AMERICA PLATFORM. EHOME AMERICA IS AN ONLINE FINANCIAL EDUCATION PLATFORM THAT OFFERS AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE GLOBE. THE COURSES ARE OFFERED ON DEMAND AT THE CUSTOMERS CONVENIENCE. THE PLATFORM OFFERS EDUCTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1) HOMEBUYER EDUCATION - COMPREHENSIVE 8 HOUR ONLINE HOMEBUYER COURSE THAT IS OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANSISH AND SANCTIONED BY HUD AND USDA 2.) MONEY MANAGEMENT - A 2-3 HOUR COURSE WITH A PROFESSIONAL PARTNER TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN TAKING CONTROL OF THEIR FINANACES AND GENERATING PEACE OF MIND FOR THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES 3.) FORECOLSURE PREVENTION - COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS AND STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO AVOID THE LOSS OF THEIR HOME.
    Expenses $3,527,298 · revenue $2,873,063
  • OTHER SIGNIFICANT SERVICES PROVIDE BY THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL OF PROPTERY IS SIGNIFICANTLY ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS.
    Expenses $1,547,660 · revenue $906,791

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1064807
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
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$100,313,664
Income (IRS master file)
$12,766,663

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$11,943,588$15,019,786$100,313,664IRS
990December 2023$22,172,764$21,084,467$86,001,950XML
990December 2022$14,011,669$13,285,348$86,787,851IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 31-1064807).

Questions about COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC is 31-1064807.
Is COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION 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 COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION 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 COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION 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 COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KEVIN SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 33 people; 19 received compensation from the organization, the highest $245,371 (KEVIN SMITH, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,943,588, expenses of $15,019,786 and total assets of $100,313,664 at year end.

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