Nonprofit · EIN 61-0398870
KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · FRANKFORT, KY 40601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $363,062 | $649,811 | -$286,749 | $455,587 | $53,915 | $401,672 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $291,576 | $213,027 | $78,549 | $725,778 | $49,639 | $676,139 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $364,204 | $277,004 | $87,200 | $683,519 | $94,140 | $589,379 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,232
- Membership dues
- $183,278
- Program service revenue
- $39,655
- Investment income
- $16,175
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $3,312
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $725,778
- Total assets, end of year
- $455,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $53,915
- Net assets, end of year
- $401,672
- Publicly traded securities
- $231,052
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$426,344
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $828,016
- Gross receipts
- $363,062
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1869
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID T THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 10 | $3,250 | $121,158 | $3,635 |
| DENNIS BROWN | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE MAPLES | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SA LIST FOR ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER | OFFICERS Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MYRICK | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE ASHLEY PACE | PAST PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SCOGIN | PRESIDENT-EL Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID T THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 10 | $3,250 | $117,507 | $3,525 |
| SA LIST OF OFFICERS DIRECTORS | OFFICERS Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID T THOMPSON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 10 | $3,250 | $117,769 | $3,533 |
| SA LIST OF OFFICERS DIRECTORS | OFFICERS Officer | – | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 CONSUMER LN, FRANKFORT, KY 40601-8489
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAVID T THOMPSON, 101 CONSUMER LN, FRANKFORT, KY 40601
- Signed the 990
- DENNIS BROWN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (502) 223-8821
- Website
- WWW.KYPRESS.COM
- Return prepared by
- HARROD & ASSOCIATES
Mission
SEE MISSION STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O.
Program accomplishments
- KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ENTER INTO A NEWS & ADVERTISING CONTESTS TO HELP EXPAND AND PROMOTE THE FUTURE OF KENTUCKY NEWSPAPERS. THESE CONTESTS ARE OPENED TO ALL KPA MEMBERS. THE NEWS CONTEST HAS UP TO 26 CATEGORIES THAT CAN BE JUDGED. FOR EXAMPLE, BEST COLUMN, BEST BREAKING NEWS STORY, BEST PHONE, BEST SPORTS PHOTO, ETC. THERE ARE 28 CATEGORIES FOR THE AD CONTEST THAT CAN BE JUDGED. FOR EXAMPLE BEST MEDICAL AD, BEST FINANCIAL AD, BEST USE OF COLOR, BEST AID SERIES, BEST DIGITAL AD SERIES, ETC.
- KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE ALLOWS NEWSPAPERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO KPA'S GENERAL COUNSEL FIRM TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT OPEN MEETINGS, OPEN RECORDS, COURT CLOSURES, AND ADVERTISING LAWS. ADDITIONALLY KPA OFFERS LEGAL DEFENSE MONIES FOR ISSUES EFFECTING THE NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY. THIS PROGRAM DEFENDS A FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOM OF A FREE PRESS BENEFITING ALL CITIZENS.
- KPA HAS A CONVENTION EACH YEAR IN JANUARY TO PROVIDE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWSPAPERS. THIS PROVIDES FORUMS FOR NETWORKING AND WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED FOR DIVISION INTEREST AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS FOR ADVERTISING, NEWS EDITORIAL AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT AND CIRCULATION.
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 | 990 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
- 61-0398870
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $455,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $363,062
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $363,062 | $649,811 | $455,587 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $291,576 | $213,027 | $725,778 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $364,204 | $277,004 | $683,519 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $247,871 | $277,271 | $580,883 | 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 61-0398870).
Questions about KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC is 61-0398870.
- Is KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1945.
- Are donations to KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION 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 PRESS ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAVID T THOMPSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,250 (DAVID T THOMPSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does KENTUCKY PRESS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,062, expenses of $649,811 and total assets of $455,587 at year end.
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