Nonprofit · EIN 61-0444712
KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $12,906,582 | $8,949,818 | $3,956,764 | $105,256,139 | $19,202,161 | $86,053,978 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,837,920 | $7,611,640 | $2,226,280 | $100,710,749 | $20,150,422 | $80,560,327 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $9,234,143 | $5,284,080 | $3,950,063 | $93,262,332 | $21,645,095 | $71,617,237 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,906,674
- Program service revenue
- $3,401,631
- Investment income
- $6,894,619
- Net rental income
- $586,256
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,171,961
- Net income from fundraising events
- $62,245
- Other revenue
- $703,658
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,333
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,506,934
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,747,059
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,193
- Accounting fees
- $54,010
- Occupancy
- $382,953
- Travel
- $10,067
- Depreciation
- $1,086,322
- Program services (functional)
- $7,102,399
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,758,269
- Fundraising (functional)
- $89,150
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $100,710,749
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,256,139
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,202,161
- Net assets, end of year
- $86,053,978
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,782,519
- Publicly traded securities
- $62,014,881
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $72,833,194
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,220,784
- Gross receipts
- $38,949,630
- Employees
- 130
- Volunteers
- 46
- Year formed
- 1923
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD HAGER | FACILITIES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,718 | $24,752 |
| JAMIE ELLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,407 | $23,823 |
| MARY J WHITE | FOOD SERVICES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,990 | $12,754 |
| LLOYD BONSE | DIRECTOR OF PROG. & SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,008 | $13,069 |
| RICHARD STURGILL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE BARNHART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GROSSMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMY HARTLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM JOHNSTON | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WILHITE JR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGG THORNTON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J HAGAN CODELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R DOUGLAS EZZELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN HOFFMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HONEYCUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOBY JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE KANAREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMMY NASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLENN NORVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA SHAHID SALLES DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW AGOSTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN HILER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY A JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD HAGER | FACILITIES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,219 | $22,020 |
| JAMIE ELLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,939 | $21,034 |
| RICHARD STURGILL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE BARNHART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY ELLIOTT | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMY HARTLEY | ASST. SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GROSSMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM JOHNSTON | ASST. TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGG THORNTON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J HAGAN CODELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R DOUGLAS EZZELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN HOFFMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HONEYCUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KANAREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY NASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN NORVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SHAHID SALLES DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WILHITE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BRANSTETTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD HAGER | FACILITIES DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,464 | $17,782 |
| VIRGINIA WURZBACK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RETIRED 2/2023) Officer | 40 | $126,013 | $12,159 |
| JAMIE ELLIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $94,189 | $18,899 |
| RICHARD STURGILL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE BARNHART | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH GROSSMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WES BRANSTETTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGG THORNTON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY NASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| J HAGAN CODELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN HOFFMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HONEYCUTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA SHAHID SALLES DO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN WHEELER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM WILHITE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY COX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KANAREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| R DOUGLAS EZZELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMY HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN NORVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1900 RICHMOND RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40502-1204
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMIE ELLIS, 1900 RICHMOND ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY 40502
- Signed the 990
- CONNIE BARNHART, VICE CHAIR
- Phone
- (859) 399-6270
- Website
- WWW.EASTERSEALSBG.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC
Mission
KESS DBA EASTER SEALS CARDINAL HILL IS DRIVEN BY A TIRELESS PASSION TO CHAMPION PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY OR LIFE CHALLENGE, HAS THE ABILITY TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- KESS DBA EASTER SEALS CARDINAL HILL'S (KESS) PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ADULT DAY HEALTH PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES DAILY PROGRAMMING AND ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND MEDICAL CARE BY LICENSED NURSING STAFF FOR ADULTS FROM AGE 18 AND UP WITH A VARIETY OF DIAGNOSIS. OUR CLIENTS COULD NOT SAFELY STAY ALONE, AND OUR PROGRAMS ALLOW CAREGIVERS TO PURSUE A CAREER OR CARE FOR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. SOME OF KESS' ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, A TRIP TO THE MOVIES, GARDENING, OR A SHOPPING TRIP TO PRACTICE MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS, THAT ALLOW THEM TO INTERACT WITH PEERS, LEARN, ENJOY FRIENDSHIPS, AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXERCISE.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED CONTINUATION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS. KESS' ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM BRINGS ADAPTIVE KAYAKING, ADAPTIVE SKIING, WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL, ADAPTIVE GARDENING, SLED HOCKEY, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO THE COMMUNITY TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE A MORE FULFILLING LIFE. OUR STAFF ALSO GO INTO THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO HELP BOTH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND WITHOUT GET A BETTER APPRECIATION FOR THE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DISABLED POPULATION, AND ENCOURAGE GREATER PARTICIPATION.CREATIVE BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS TO KINDERGARTEN. OUR TEACHING METHODS GIVE ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS AND DIFFERENCES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD ENROLLED. WE STRIVE FOR A BLEND OF ROUGHLY 25% CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE DESIRED PERCENTAGE MIRRORS THE COMMUNITY, THAT IS WHAT MAKES IT A "NATURAL ENVIRONMENT" FOR LEARNING. THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES TO INCLUSIVE SETTINGS OF CHILDREN WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS AS THEY LEARN FROM THEIR TYPICAL PEERS. THIS ALSO FOSTERS UNDERSTANDING IN THE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILD. FURTHERMORE, THIS MODEL IS HELPFUL FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND A TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILD SO THEY ARE ONLY WORKING WITH ONE FACILITY.SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - INCLUDES CAMP CREATIVE, A SUMMER DAY CARE EXTENSION OF THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM TO SERVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS; AND HORSEABILITY, A PROGRAM PARTNERING WITH CENTRAL KENTUCKY RIDING FOR HOPE, WHICH OFFERS DAY CARE AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HORSES AND HORSEBACK RIDING FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL NEEDS.PEDIATRIC THERAPY - PROVIDING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND SPEECH THERAPY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, COMMUNICATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE THERAPISTS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE CHILD'S FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEM, MEDICAL TEAM, EDUCATIONAL TEAM AND OTHER SUPPORT SYSTEMS AS NEEDED TO ENSURE A WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM.Expenses $7,102,399 · revenue $4,043,044
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-0444712
- 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)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1943
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E500)
- Group exemption
- 5231
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,256,139
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,949,630
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $12,906,582 | $8,949,818 | $105,256,139 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $9,837,920 | $7,611,640 | $100,710,749 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $9,234,143 | $5,284,080 | $93,262,332 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $5,293,735 | $4,359,193 | $78,616,061 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 61-0444712).
Questions about KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC is 61-0444712.
- Is KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1943.
- Are donations to KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY 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 EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JAMIE ELLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,718 (RONALD HAGER, FACILITIES DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,906,582, expenses of $8,949,818 and total assets of $105,256,139 at year end.
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