COMMUNITY ACT COUNCIL FOR LEX-FAY BOUR HARR AND NICH COUNTIES INC

EIN: 610650121 501(c)(3) Education

LEXINGTON, KY

Total Revenue
$55,385,750
Total Expenses
$51,735,200
Total Assets
$47,787,692
Net Assets
$36,113,005
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
SHARON PRICE
Phone
8592334600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITY ACT COUNCIL FOR LEX-FAY BOUR HARR AND NICH COUNTIES INC, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $55.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $51.7M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL FOR LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, BOURBON, HARRISON, AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES, INC. PREVENTS, REDUCES, AND ELIMINATES POVERTY AMONG INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $37,984,180 Revenue: $374,657

CHILD EDUCATION-CAC IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE FEDERAL HEAD START AWARDS. CUMULATIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN...

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CHILD EDUCATION-CAC IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE FEDERAL HEAD START AWARDS. CUMULATIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, AGES THREE TO FIVE, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF CLARK, ESTILL, FAYETTE, GARRARD, HARRISON, JACKSON, LAUREL, MADISON, NICHOLAS, POWELL, ROCKCASTLE AND SCOTT COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY. PARENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO REACH DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES, PREPARING THEM TO ENTER KINDERGARTEN ""READY TO LEARN."" IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVED 870 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.CAC IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE FEDERAL EARLY HEAD START AWARDS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAMILY-CENTERED, HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES BIRTH TO 36-MONTHS) AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING PREGNANT WOMEN, IN THE COMMUNITIES OF BOURBON, CLARK, ESTILL, FAYETTE, GARRARD, HARRISON, LAUREL, MADISON, NICHOLAS, POWELL, ROCKCASTLE AND SCOTT COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY. EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD AND ENABLE FAMILIES TO DEVELOP AND MEET GOALS THAT WILL MOVE THEM ALONG THE PATHWAY TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED FOR THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS, PROMOTING THEIR PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE THEM FOR CONTINUED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTUAL SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVED 768 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.CAC IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE FEDERAL EARLY HEAD START AWARDS. CUMULATIVELY, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH TO FIVE, FROM FARM WORKING FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF BOURBON, CLARK, FAYETTE, MADISON, PULASKI AND WARREN COUNTIES IN KENTUCKY. PARENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHER AGENCIES ARE INVOLVED IN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAMS SERVED 266 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,993,448 Revenue: $388,748

COMMUNITY SERVICES-THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, THE COUNCIL SERVED 12,612 INDIVIDUALS AND 6,382 HOUSEHOLDS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE SERVICES PROVIDED RANGE FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES, SUCH AS LIHEAP...

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COMMUNITY SERVICES-THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS, THE COUNCIL SERVED 12,612 INDIVIDUALS AND 6,382 HOUSEHOLDS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. THE SERVICES PROVIDED RANGE FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES, SUCH AS LIHEAP ENERGY ASSISTANCE, FOOD PANTRY OPERATIONS AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE, TO THOSE ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. THE COUNCIL ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND TAX PREPARATION THROUGH ITS FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,698,514 Revenue: $216,780

WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF THE FEDERAL WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN FAYETTE, BOURBON, HARRISON AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES, KENTUCKY. THE WEATHERIZATION...

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WEATHERIZATION SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF THE FEDERAL WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN FAYETTE, BOURBON, HARRISON AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES, KENTUCKY. THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IMPROVES THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF PARTICIPANTS' HOMES THROUGH INSPECTION, IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS SUCH AS INSULATING WALLS AND FLOORS, REPLACING HEATING SYSTEMS AND SEALING WINDOWS AND DOORS. IN 2025, CAC'S WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING WARMWISE, SERVED 61 INDIVIDUALS.THE ORGANIZATION IS THE GRANT RECIPIENT OF THE FEDERAL LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) IN FAYETTE, BOURBON, HARRISON AND NICHOLAS COUNTIES, KENTUCKY. LIHEAP OFFERS SUBSIDY AND CRISIS ASSISTANCE WITH ENERGY BILLS. SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE OFFERS PARTICIPANTS A ONE-TIME CREDIT TO THEIR UTILITY BILL AND IS AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MID-DECEMBER. CRISIS ASSISTANCE OFFERS PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED A DISCONNECTION NOTICE (OR WHO ARE WITHIN FOUR DAYS OF RUNNING OUT OF HOME HEATING FUEL) PAYMENT OF THEIR UTILITY BILLS WITH A CO-PAY REQUIREMENT. CAC ALSO OPERATED A LIHEAP SUMMER PROGRAM TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLING WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IN TOTAL DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAC'S LIHEAP PROGRAMS SERVED 8,467 HOUSEHOLDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $52,786,111
Program Service Revenue $994,707
Investment Income $988,686
Other Revenue $616,246
TOTAL REVENUE $55,385,750

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,934,318
Salaries & Benefits $30,467,431
Fundraising Expenses $107,407
Program Expenses $46,974,539
Other Expenses $16,333,451
TOTAL EXPENSES $51,735,200

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $55,385,750 $58,248,902 0.0%
Expenses $51,735,200 $56,103,554 -0.1%
Net Income $3,650,550 $2,145,348 +0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
26
Independent Members
26
Employees
658
Volunteers
60

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
6
$454,285
Total Directors
27
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHARON PRICE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$207,744 $63,667 $271,411
BRIDGETT RICE DIRECTOR OF HR 40.00
Highest
$163,184 $20,212 $183,396
STEVEN GRAVITT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$129,761 $53,113 $182,874
JESSICA COFFIE DIRECTOR OF HEAD START 40.00
Highest
$125,640 $31,538 $157,178
MELISSA TIBBS DIR. OF OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY 40.00
Highest
$132,555 $18,200 $150,755
LEIDY BORGES DIRECTOR OF OCS 40.00
Highest
$112,705 $20,350 $133,055
DANIEL MURPHY CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE LEE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY BAIRD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HEINE ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE BROWN JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYANNA CARROLL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL COVERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ART CROSBY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM FELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONNIE GODFREY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA GORTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENOTRA GUNTHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CACI HISLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CONSTANCE HUGHES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSALIND HURLEY-RICHARDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE LINK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON MARSHALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY MORTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLI PARMLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA PUENTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY STEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH VILLAFUERTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEE VOGELSANG BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA WHITE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL R WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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 $55,385,750 $51,735,200 $47,787,692 $3,650,550
2024 $58,248,902 $56,103,554 $42,600,987 $2,145,348
2023 $73,167,627 $70,424,429 $39,791,617 $2,743,198
2022 $68,942,608 $68,284,618 $33,058,198 $657,990
2021 $59,104,241 $48,614,380 $35,150,537 $10,489,861
2020 $42,222,919 $39,115,088 $22,428,831 $3,107,831
2019 $29,482,768 $28,097,985 $13,145,111 $1,384,783
2018 $24,769,867 $24,137,977 $11,817,972 $631,890
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