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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1284951

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC

Tax-exempt · BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

Financials

$3.5M$2.6M2023$4.1M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,089,109$2,294,845$1,794,264$25,697,533$3,689,159$22,008,374
December 31, 2023990$3,535,725$2,610,840$924,885$22,139,217$4,277,609$17,861,608
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,231,125
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$845,682
Net gain from sales of assets
$101,313
Net income from fundraising events
$12,274
Other revenue
$12,302

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,888,954
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$81,400
Other salaries and wages
$45,209
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$137,508
Professional fundraising fees
$121,106
Accounting fees
$1,480
Occupancy
$24,381
Travel
$3,284
Depreciation
$1,699
Program services (functional)
$1,948,950
Management and general (functional)
$224,789
Fundraising (functional)
$121,106

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,139,217
Total assets, end of year
$25,697,533
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,689,159
Net assets, end of year
$22,008,374
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,735
Publicly traded securities
$15,941,820
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,609,380
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,398,994
Gross receipts
$4,103,105
Employees
3
Volunteers
17
Year formed
1995
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 / weekCompensation
JENNIFER WETHINGTONEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$81,400
MIKE COWLESCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY VITALECHAIR ELECT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICOLE PAYTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATTHEW COOKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICK COLEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
WELLS GUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTHA SALESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN SIMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG STAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX DOWNINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEREK HULLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LANNY WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KELLYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY RANSDELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETH SIGLARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER WETHINGTONEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$68,000
HEATHER BROOKSCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICOLE PAYTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY VITALESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PATRICK COLEMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MIKE COWLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WELLS GUNNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTHA SALESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN SIMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG STAHLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BUD STRICKLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN TOMBLINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVEN WHEELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
810 COLLEGE ST, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101-2133
In care of
% JENNIFER WETHINGTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JENNIFER WETHINGTON, 810 COLLEGE STREET, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102
Signed the 990
JENNIFER WETHINGTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(270) 904-2079
Return prepared by
TAYLOR POLSON & CO PSC

Mission

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A COLLECTION OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDS AND RESOURCES GIVEN BY LOCAL CITIZENS TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR REGION BY PROMOTING PHILANTHROPY AND MANAGING CHARITABLE RESOURCES. WE ADMINISTER A VARIETY OF FUNDS, INCLUDING DONOR- ADVISED, DESIGNATED, SCHOLARSHIP, AND FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUNDS, TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THROUGH GRANTMAKING, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND LEADERSHIP EFFORTS, WE CONNECT DONORS WITH CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT AND PROVIDE STRATEGIC FUNDING TO ADDRESS LOCAL NEEDS. OUR WORK INCLUDES EDUCATING DONORS, CONVENING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND ENSURING RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF CHARITABLE ASSETS TO CREATE LASTING IMPACT. MAKING 181 GRANTS TO 93 ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $1,948,950 · grants $1,888,954

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
61-1284951
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$25,697,533
Income (IRS master file)
$4,103,105

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,089,109$2,294,845$25,697,533XML
990December 2023$3,535,725$2,610,840$22,139,217XML
990December 2022$7,663,048$1,954,005$18,388,114IRS
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 61-1284951).

Questions about COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC is 61-1284951.
Is COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY 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 FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY 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 FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY 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 FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER WETHINGTON.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,400 (JENNIFER WETHINGTON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,089,109, expenses of $2,294,845 and total assets of $25,697,533 at year end.

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