Nonprofit · EIN 31-1096215
LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · FRANKFORT, KY 40601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,157,126 | $848,211 | $308,915 | $3,147,504 | $44,801 | $3,102,703 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,084,922 | $836,453 | $248,469 | $2,664,563 | $34,096 | $2,630,467 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $740,272
- of which government grants
- $128,685
- Membership dues
- $43,615
- Program service revenue
- $275,500
- Investment income
- $99,684
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $24,752
- Net income from fundraising events
- $39,889
- Other revenue
- $41,670
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $187,815
- Other salaries and wages
- $185,953
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $433,083
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,200
- Travel
- $112,859
- Program services (functional)
- $556,787
- Management and general (functional)
- $290,579
- Fundraising (functional)
- $845
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,664,563
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,147,504
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $44,801
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,102,703
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,157,120
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,559,111
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,543,592
- Gross receipts
- $2,014,461
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WAY | PRESIDENT Key employee | – | $187,815 | $21,620 |
| PERRY P ALLEN | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BORK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE BUDDEKE SMART CFRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ROY LOWDENBACK MA CFRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG J CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL CARMACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLLE JONES CLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY CLEMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA K DICKENS | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE A FUGATE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GERDEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TREY GRAYSON | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA TRIMBLE HAIL | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA JACKSON | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN KECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MELISSA LEE KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AARON CRUM MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHANNON MONTGOMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KEN PERDUE | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AARON POYNTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHUCK SESSION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRISANDREA TURNER | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELMER K WHITAKER | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RON WILSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| GINA S WINCHESTER | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CINDY WISEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KELLEY WORKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN YANES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBBIE ZUERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WAY | PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $168,543 | $19,910 |
| PERRY P ALLEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BORK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE BUDDEKE SMART CFRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ROY LOWDENBACK MA CFRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG J CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL CARMACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLLE JONES CLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MARY MICHAEL CORBETT | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA K DICKENS | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE A FUGATE | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| GARY GERDEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TREY GRAYSON | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA TRIMBLE HAIL | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA JACKSON | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN KECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA LEE KNIGHT | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| AARON CRUM MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| KEN PERDUE | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BURTON J WEBB PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID W SEEWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK SESSION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISANDREA TURNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| ELMER K WHITAKER | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| RON WILSON | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| GINA S WINCHESTER | EXECUTIVE CO Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY WISEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY WORKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE ZUERNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 464 CHENAULT RD, FRANKFORT, KY 40601-9260
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JANICE WAY
- Signed the 990
- JANICE WAY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (502) 695-1102
- Website
- WWW.LEADERSHIPKY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KELLEY GALLOWAY SMITH GOOLSBY PSC
Mission
BROADENS THE PERSPECTIVES OF CURRENT AND EMERGING LEADERS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION THAT INSPIRES THEM TO ADVANCE KENTUCKY.
Program accomplishments
- THE CORE LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1985 AND BRINGS TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO POSSESS A BROAD VARIETY OF LEADERSHIP ABILITIES, CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO COMPLEX ISSUES FACING THE STATE. THROUGH A SERIES OF SEVEN MONTHLY, THREE DAY SESSIONS, HELD IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE STATE, OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY AND ITS CHALLENGES. THEY MEET AND TALK WITH KENTUCKY'S CURRENT LEADERS, AND THROUGH A SYSTEMATIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, EXPLORE THE STATE'S OPPORTUNITIES, NEEDS AND RESOURCES. KENTUCKY'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ITS UNIQUE DIVERSITY ARE WOVEN THROUGHOUT THE CURRICULUM THAT FEATURES THE STATE'S ECONOMY, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, LAW AND JUSTICE, MILITARY, NATURAL RESOURCES, ARTS, GOVERNMENT, AND TOURISM. IN ADDITION, LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY PROVIDES A THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXPERIENCE FOCUSING ON THE ATTRIBUTES OF LEADERSHIP AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LEADER. BY VISITING VARIOUS REGIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH, CLASS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP AN ENHANCED VIEW AND A NEW MEANING TO THE WORD COMMUNITY THAT SPANS THE ENTIRE STATE.DURING 2022, LKY LED A CLASS OF 51 LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TO FULFILL ITS MISSION. LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY'S SELECTED PARTICIPANTS WERE REQUIRED TO PAY TUITION OF 3,500 FOR 2022. FOR THIS INVESTMENT, THE PARTICIPANT AND THEIR SPONSORING BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION SEES A RETURN ON THAT INVESTMENT IN EXPERT SPEAKERS, BOOKS, PROGRAM CONTENT, MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND VENUE ADMISSIONS. ADDITIONAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT IS SEEN THROUGH THE CLASS CONTENT AS THEY LEARN FIRSTHAND THE COMPLEX CRITICAL ISSUES FACING KENTUCKY AND ITS CITIZENS; THEIR BROADENED CIRCLE OF CONTACTS AND NEW ALLIANCES BUILT ACROSS THE STATE; THEY ARE EDUCATED, PREPARED AND INSPIRED TO RETURN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES AND ACHIEVE AN EVEN HIGHER LEVEL OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN A UNITED EFFORT TO MAKE KENTUCKY A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL ITS CITIZENS.Expenses $276,892 · revenue $215,681
- ELEVATE KENTUCKY FEATURES APPROXIMATELY 25 MEMBERS (AGES 25 TO 35) EACH YEAR. ELEVATE KENTUCKY'S SELECTED PARTICIPANTS PAY TUITION OF 2,200. ELEVATE KENTUCKY OFFERS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INDEPTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE FOSTERING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CHALLENGES FACING OUR COMMONWEALTH. ELEVATE PARTICIPANTS RETURN TO THEIR COMPANIES WITH INCREASED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, PERSPECTIVE, AND A NEW STATEWIDE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. MILLENNIAL LEADERS ARE BETTER PREPARED TO BE CATALYSTS IN THEIR COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES IN AN EFFORT TO ELEVATE KENTUCKY.Expenses $93,500 · revenue $61,600
- BRIGHT KENTUCKY IS DESIGNED TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF NEXT GENERATION LEADERS (AVERAGE AGE 21 TO 40 WITH APPROXIMATELY 42 PARTICIPANTS IN THE COHORT) IN THE APPALACHIAN REGION OF KENTUCKY TO INNOVATE, COLLABORATE, AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. BRIGHT KENTUCKY ENGAGES BRIGHT, ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDS FROM ALL SECTORS AND EASTERN KENTUCKY REGIONS TO OFFER NONPARTISAN, ETHICAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EXPANDED NETWORKS, AND MENTORS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE 54 KENTUCKY COUNTIES OF THE APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION (ARC). BRIGHT IS FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE ARC AND PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM WHITAKER BANK AND OTHERS.Expenses $186,395
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
- 31-1096215
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,147,504
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,014,461
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,157,126 | $848,211 | $3,147,504 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,084,922 | $836,453 | $2,664,563 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,054,026 | $783,051 | $2,267,831 | 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 31-1096215).
Questions about LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC is 31-1096215.
- Is LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION 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 LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION 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 LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION 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 LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JANICE WAY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,815 (JANICE WAY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does LEADERSHIP KENTUCKY FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,157,126, expenses of $848,211 and total assets of $3,147,504 at year end.
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