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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1026214

PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40505

Financials

$3.8M$3.3M2023$8.3M$8.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$8,324,375$8,380,360-$55,985$6,975,485$1,585,017$5,390,468
December 31, 2023990$3,836,333$3,346,510$489,823$5,893,118$609,702$5,283,416
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,915,750
of which government grants
$7,517,550
Program service revenue
$30,795
Investment income
$373,936
Net gain from sales of assets
$276,100
Other revenue
$3,894

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$298,542
Other salaries and wages
$2,145,441
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,884,496
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$52
Accounting fees
$30,300
Occupancy
$43,700
Travel
$131,528
Depreciation
$386
Program services (functional)
$7,368,465
Management and general (functional)
$682,817
Fundraising (functional)
$329,078

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,893,118
Total assets, end of year
$6,975,485
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,585,017
Net assets, end of year
$5,390,468
Land, buildings and equipment
$222
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,331,594
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,058,874
Gross receipts
$9,156,875
Employees
27
Volunteers
148
Year formed
1983
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
BRIGITTE BLOMPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$298,542$10,943
SHAWN LYONSEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
40$153,075$0
TODD BALDWINEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
40$150,970$0
ANDREA GILLEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
40$122,507$0
KATHERINE ROBERSHAWEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
40$114,834$0
DR JAY BOXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEO CALDERONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARREN COLVINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AL CORNISHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FELICIA CUMMINGS SMITHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
W CLAY H FORDCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
FRANKLIN JELSMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LONNIE LAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTIAN MOTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SANDY NOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
6 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WYNN L RADFORD IIIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DERRICK RAMSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DR JULIA L ROBERTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIE TENNYSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELAINE WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GWEN YOUNGSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRIGITTE BLOMPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$212,909$11,006
DR JAY BOXDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEO CALDERONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARREN COLVINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AL CORNISHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUSAN D ELKINGTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
W CLAY H FORDCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANKLIN JELSMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LONNIE LAWSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTIAN MOTLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WYNN L RADFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DERRICK RAMSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DR JULIA L ROBERTSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FELICIA CUMMINGS SMITHVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE TENNYSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELAINE WILSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GWEN YOUNGSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2285 EXECUTIVE DR STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY 40505-4835
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIGITTE BLOM, 2285 EXECUTIVE DR STE 120, LEXINGTON, KY 40505
Signed the 990
BRIGITTE BLOM, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(859) 233-9849
Return prepared by
MILLER MAYER SULLIVAN & STEVENS LLP

Mission

TO PROMOTE VASTLY IMPROVED EDUCATION FOR ALL KENTUCKIANS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICE AND INNOVATION IS A HUB FOR RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OUTCOMES AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF KENTUCKIANS. STRONG START KENTUCKY EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FROM BIRTH THROUGH THIRD GRADE. MEANINGFUL DIPLOMA IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING EDUCATION BY EMPHASIZING MEANINGFUL AND DURABLE SKILLS.
    Expenses $491,788
  • THE COLLABORATIVE FOR FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS IS A NETWORK FOR FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUPPORTING LOCAL INNOVATION TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES LOCALLY. THE COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE FOR PARENT LEADERSHIP IS A STATEWIDE NETWORK WHERE PARENTS DEEPEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION ISSUES AND LEAD A PROJECT TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS. FAMILY FRIENDLY CERTIFICATION OFFERED TO SCHOOLS, EARLY CARE CENTERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGES PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS AND INCREASE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.
    Expenses $240,763
  • THE GROUNDSWELL INITIATIVE IS A STATEWIDE MOVEMENT HELPING COMMUNITIES RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE KENTUCKY COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROFILES, THE GROUNDSWELL SUMMIT AND THE BIG BOLD FUTURE REPORT. IN 2024, OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS SIGNED UP TO BECOME GROUNDSWELL MEMBERS AND SUPPORTED EDUCATION BY TAKING ACTION IN OVER 70 COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $6,635,914 · revenue $30,795

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
61-1026214
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
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24E)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,975,485
Income (IRS master file)
$9,156,875

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$8,324,375$8,380,360$6,975,485XML
990December 2023$3,836,333$3,346,510$5,893,118XML
990December 2022$1,810,577$1,813,364$4,684,533IRS
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 61-1026214).

Questions about PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

What is the EIN of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is 61-1026214.
Is PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE 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 PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRIGITTE BLOM.
Who are the officers and directors of PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $298,542 (BRIGITTE BLOM, PRESIDENT &).
How much revenue does PRICHARD COMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,324,375, expenses of $8,380,360 and total assets of $6,975,485 at year end.

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