KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD INC

EIN: 010701145 501(c)(3) Environment

BEREA, KY

Total Revenue
$159,282
Total Expenses
$177,646
Total Assets
$209,897
Net Assets
$205,819
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Principal Officer
CHRIS SCHIMMOELLER
Phone
5024685987
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD INC, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $159K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 29% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $178K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD SEEKS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE INTEGRITY, STABILITY, AND BEAUTY OF KENTUCKYS NATIVE FORESTS AND BIOTIC COMMUNITIES THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $55,000

1. FOREST PROTECTION ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ACTION KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD CONDUCTED FOREST PROTECTION ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO CONSERVE MATURE AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS ON PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN...

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1. FOREST PROTECTION ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ACTION KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD CONDUCTED FOREST PROTECTION ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO CONSERVE MATURE AND OLD-GROWTH FORESTS ON PUBLIC LANDS WITHIN THE DANIEL BOONE NATIONAL FOREST. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SCIENTIFIC REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, PREPARATION OF FORMAL OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED TIMBER PROJECTS, AND PARTICIPATION IN MEDIATION PROCESSES. THESE ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY ADVANCED THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY, FOREST ECOSYSTEMS, AND WATERSHED HEALTH FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWED PROJECTS AFFECTING MORE THAN 20,000 ACRES, ENGAGED 300+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND SUBMITTED MULTIPLE EDITORIAL PIECES TO NEWSPAPERS. TOTAL EXPENSES: 55,000.

Program 2
Expenses: $52,000

2. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD PROVIDED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON FOREST ECOLOGY, LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION...

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2. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD PROVIDED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON FOREST ECOLOGY, LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT PROCESSES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED GUIDED FOREST WALKS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, NEWSLETTERS, MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING, AND OUTREACH COMMUNICATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ADVANCED THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY INCREASING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF FOREST CONSERVATION AND ENABLING INFORMED CIVIC PARTICIPATION. IN 2025, KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD REACHED 500+ PARTICIPANTS THROUGH MONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS (10) QUARTERLY UPDATES (3) TABLING (~5) AT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND OUR MEMBERS ANNUAL SPRING MEETING. TOTAL EXPENSES: 52,000.

Program 3
Expenses: $24,176

3. PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH KEY STAFF HIRING TO STRENGTHEN THE DELIVERY OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD HIRED A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A STAFF ECOLOGIST TO LEAD AND EXPAND ITS...

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3. PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH KEY STAFF HIRING TO STRENGTHEN THE DELIVERY OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD HIRED A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A STAFF ECOLOGIST TO LEAD AND EXPAND ITS CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCE-BASED ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. THESE HIRES INCREASED THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY TO CONDUCT FOREST MONITORING, MANAGE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES, ENGAGE COMMUNITIES, AND COORDINATE COMPLEX ADVOCACY AND LEGAL PROCESSES. IN 2025, THE NEW STAFF SUPPORTED ALL CORE PROGRAM AREAS, EXPANDED SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, AND IMPROVED ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN PROTECTING KENTUCKY'S FORESTS AND BIODIVERSITY. TOTAL EXPENSES: 24,176.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $154,019
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,760
Other Revenue $503
TOTAL REVENUE $159,282

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $145,317
Fundraising Expenses $4,155
Program Expenses $131,176
Other Expenses $32,329
TOTAL EXPENSES $177,646

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $159,282 $225,541 -0.3%
Expenses $177,646 $228,843 -0.2%
Net Income $-18,364 $-3,302 +4.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
37

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$44,062
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHANNA DELGADO AVECEDO EXECUTIVE DI 35.00
Officer
$44,062 $0 $44,062
CHRIS SCHIMMOELLER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED WITHROW VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY DRAUS TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
XYARA ASPLEN SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIJAH HICKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY TIPTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIAN CAMPBELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN COLLINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID COOPER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $159,282 $177,646 $209,897 $-18,364
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $178,102 $199,220 $235,235 $-21,118
2022 $211,530 $127,532 $235,667 $83,998
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