Nonprofit · EIN 99-1184271
BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC
Also known as BLACK SOIL KY
Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40504
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,510,808 | $870,604 | $640,204 | $675,275 | $34,571 | $640,704 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,500 | $65,000 | $500 | $500 | $0 | $500 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,456,055
- of which government grants
- $7,678
- Program service revenue
- $54,753
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $96,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,008
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $343,172
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,304
- Accounting fees
- $5,068
- Occupancy
- $31,963
- Travel
- $7,421
- Depreciation
- $37,179
- Program services (functional)
- $578,732
- Management and general (functional)
- $156,371
- Fundraising (functional)
- $135,501
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $500
- Total assets, end of year
- $675,275
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,571
- Net assets, end of year
- $640,704
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $253,480
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $640,704
- Gross receipts
- $1,510,808
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2024
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY SMITH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $32,308 | $4,025 |
| ERICKA EMERSON | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | CO CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED HOLMES | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROWLAND | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICKA EMERSON | CO PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | CO PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| ED HOLMES | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROWLAND | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 820 LANE ALLEN ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY 40504-3615
- In care of
- % ASHLEY C SMITH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1831 Raleigh Road, Lexington KY 40505
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ASHLEY SMITH, 820 LANE ALLEN ROAD STE 176, LEXINGTON, KY 40504
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Tim Small, 1831 Raleigh Road, Lexington KY 40505
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (859) 785-1800
- Website
- www.blacksoilky.com
- Return prepared by
- YOUNG & WADLINGTON PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF BLACK SOIL KY IS TO RECONNECT BLACK KENTUCKIANS TO THEIR HERITAGE AND LEGACY IN AGRICULTURE. BY BRINGING TOGETHER URBAN FAMILIES WITH RURAL AND URBAN-BASED BLACK FARMERS/GROWERS/PRODUCERS ACROSS THE STATE, WE HELP INTRODUCE OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING, AND ACTIVATE COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS.OUR VISION IS TO HELP FOSTER A GREATER MARKET SHARE FOR BLACK FARMERS AND PRODUCERS AS THEY PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS TO A LARGER CONSUMER BASE. BLACK SOIL KY ORGANIZES FARM TOURS, FARM-TO-TABLE DINNERS, CATERING OPPORTUNITIES, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, EDUCATION & OUTREACH, AND MORE FOR KENTUCKY BLACK FARMERS, CHEFS, AND MAKERS.
Program accomplishments
- IN FY 2025, THE BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND, INC WORKED TO CONTINUE ITS MISSION TO RECONNECT BLACK KENTUCKIANS TO THEIR HERITAGE AND LEGACY IN AGRICULTURE. BY BRINGING TOGETHER URBAN FAMILIES WITH RURAL AND URBAN-BASED BLACK FARMERS/GROWERS/PRODUCERS ACROSS THE STATE, WE HELP INTRODUCE OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE THAT PROMOTE SELF SUFFICIENCY, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING, AND ACTIVATE COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS.IN FY 2025, WE SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED LEASES FOR TWO BRICK AND MORTAR 'NEIGHBORHOOD FARMACY MARKETS' AT 820 LANE ALLEN ROAD, SUITE 176 AND 760 FLORENCE AVENUE IN LEXINGTON, KY. THESE STORES HELP ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY CREATING NEW ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND LARGER MARKETS FOR OUR PARTNER FARMERS, AND THROUGH GRANT FUNDING, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE THESE GOODS TO THE COMMUNITY AT LOWER COSTS THAN MAJOR RETAILERS. THROUGH THIS, WE ARE ABLE TO ENACT OUR 'EAT LOCAL YEAR ROUND' INITIATIVE TO HAVE OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUPPORTING AND EATING LOCAL IN EVERY SEASON. IN ADDITION, WE RECEIVED OUR SPROUT MOBILE MARKET FOOD TRUCK, WHICH TRAVELS TO LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE FARM FRESH GOODS TO COMMUNITIES EITHER FOR PURCHASE OR THROUGH FREE DISTRIBUTIONS. WHILE THE FARMACY MARKETS PROVIDE A STABLE, STATIONARY LOCATION FOR THE COMMUNITY TO EAT AND SUPPORT LOCAL, SPROUT HELPS TO GO WHERE FRESH FOOD IS NEEDED, HELPING BRING COMMODITIES TO COMMUNITIES WITHOUT ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION.THESE TWO ARMS OF OUR OPERATIONS HAVE DRASTICALLY INCREASED THE SUCCESS OF OUR MISSION, ALLOWING US TO FEED MORE FAMILIES ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY AND ACROSS THE STATE WHILE ASSISTING OUR FARMERS IN SUPPORTING AND EXPANDING THEIR OPERATIONS.Expenses $578,732 · revenue $54,753
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1184271
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $675,275
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,510,808
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,510,808 | $870,604 | $675,275 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $65,500 | $65,000 | $500 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Tim Small | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 99-1184271).
Questions about BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC
- What is the EIN of BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC is 99-1184271.
- Is BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND 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 BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ASHLEY SMITH.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,308 (ASHLEY SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLACK SOIL CHARITABLE FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,510,808, expenses of $870,604 and total assets of $675,275 at year end.
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