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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1399402

KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40206

Financials

$1M$851K2022$1M$925K2023$1.2M$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,195,089$1,000,790$194,299$1,670,211$3,163$1,667,048
September 30, 2024990$1,044,909$925,485$119,424$1,473,239$490$1,472,749
September 30, 2023990$1,031,675$851,026$180,649$1,363,385$10,060$1,353,325
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$151,886
of which government grants
$150,000
Program service revenue
$1,000,000
Investment income
$43,203
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$107,750
Other salaries and wages
$293,971
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$467,093
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$4,062
Program services (functional)
$844,222
Management and general (functional)
$147,463
Fundraising (functional)
$9,105

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,473,239
Total assets, end of year
$1,670,211
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,163
Net assets, end of year
$1,667,048
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,667,048
Gross receipts
$1,195,089
Employees
34
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2015
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE JEWELLPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$107,750
KOLEMAN KARLESKICHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDALL STEVENSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE NASHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CECI CONWAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL DICKENSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE JEWELLPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$107,500
CHENAULT CONWAY BODENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM CLIFTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KOLEMAN KARLESKICHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE NASHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDALL STEVENSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNE JEWELLPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$33,333
CHENAULT CONWAY BODENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM CLIFTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KOLEMAN KARLESKICHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNE NASHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RANDALL STEVENSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
828 E MARKET ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206-1628
In care of
% LAURIE DAUGHERTY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANNE JEWELL, P O BOX 6476, LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
Signed the 990
ANNE JEWELL, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(502) 592-0520
Return prepared by
BESTEN & DIERUF PLLC

Mission

KEENSTART WAS CREATED TO RUN THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURS WHICH INCLUDES INTERRELATED HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND ALUMNI PROGRAMS. WE TEACH AND EMPOWER KENTUCKY'S FUTURE INNOVATORS WITH LIFELONG ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING GSE'S SUMMER STARTUP, TEAMS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DEVELOP A BUSINESS MODEL, A PROTOTYPE, AND PITCH THEIR COMPANY TO A LARGE AUDIENCE. STUDENTS LEARN A GREAT DEAL ABOUT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AS THEY LIVE IN A COMMUNITY, DEVELOPING LONG-LASTING CONNECTIONS AND SKILLS. EDUCATORS, BUSINESS LEADERS, EXPERIENCED ENTREPRENEURS, AND OTHER MENTORS WORK CLOSELY WITH THE STUDENTS IN EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON LEARNING SESSIONS, AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL COMPANY AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. THEY ALSO LEARN FROM COLLEGIATE PITCH ALUMS AND ARE INTRODUCED TO COLLEGIATE PITCH AS A NEXT STEP IN THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY.
    Expenses $728,565 · revenue $870,000
  • GSE'S COLLEGIATE PITCH PROGRAM IS KENTUCKY'S LARGEST INTERCOLLEGIATE PITCH COMPETITION AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDING, ALONG WITH VALUABLE FEEDBACK FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERTS. THE COMPETITION ENCOURAGES INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP AND PURSUE THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS. THE CONTEST REWARDS BUSINESSES JUDGED TO BE THE MOST LIKELY TO PRODUCE SUCCESSFUL VENTURES THAT CREATE JOBS FOR KENTUCKIANS. COLLEGIATE PITCH IS PART OF THE SUMMER STARTUP CURRICULUM, AS THOSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT COLLEGIATE PITCH BUSINESSES, LEARN FROM COLLEGIATE PITCH PARTICIPANTS, AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO COLLEGIATE PITCH AND THE OPPORTUNITIES IT OFFERS FOR THEIR ONGOING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $110,132 · revenue $120,000
  • GSE'S ECOSYSTEM IS A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR THE ALUMNI OF SUMMER STARTUP AND COLLEGIATE PITCH. THE ECOSYSTEM WORKS TO HELP PROMOTE ALUMNI BUSINESSES, PROVIDE NETWORKING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ALONG WITH ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS.
    Expenses $5,525 · revenue $10,000

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1399402
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
2016
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,670,211
Income (IRS master file)
$1,195,089

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,195,089$1,000,790$1,670,211XML
990September 2024$1,044,909$925,485$1,473,239XML
990September 2023$1,031,675$851,026$1,363,385XML
990September 2022$1,014,981$520,830$1,172,676IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 81-1399402).

Questions about KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK

What is the EIN of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK is 81-1399402.
Is KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK 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 ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANNE JEWELL.
Who are the officers and directors of KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,750 (ANNE JEWELL, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does KENTUCKY ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION NETWORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,195,089, expenses of $1,000,790 and total assets of $1,670,211 at year end.

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