WESTERN KENTUCKY FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER INC

EIN: 611272294 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

Louisville, KY

Total Revenue
$3,505,775
Total Expenses
$3,541,508
Total Assets
$537,472
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
KY
Principal Officer
Scott T Wendelsdorf
Phone
5025840525
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

WESTERN KENTUCKY FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEFENDER INC, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Western Kentucky Federal Community Defender, Inc. is the designated Federal Defender Organization for the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3006A(g)(B). The Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and is dedicated to providing high quality legal services for indigent persons. Founded in 1995, the Organization is federally funded through an annual grant from the Administrative Offices of the United States Courts. These federal funds are provided solely for the purpose of rendering federal criminal defense services to individuals who are unable to afford counsel and who are under investigation for, or charged with, violations of the laws of the United States.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,503,800
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,886
Other Revenue $89
TOTAL REVENUE $3,505,775

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,993,913
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $3,055,534
Other Expenses $547,595
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,541,508

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,505,775 $3,804,433 -0.1%
Expenses $3,541,508 $3,502,539 +0.0%
Net Income $-35,733 $301,894 -1.1%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
17
Volunteers
12

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
4
$234,044
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
1
$211,373
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Patrick J Bouldin Assistant Federal Defender 40
Highest
$189,394 $48,473 $237,867
Chastity R Beyl Assistant Federal Defender 40
Highest
$189,394 $47,378 $236,772
Aaron M Dyke Assistant Federal Defender 40
Highest
$189,394 $47,006 $236,400
Scott T Wendelsdorf Executive Director 40
Officer
$191,550 $42,494 $234,044
Frank W Heft Assistant Federal Defender 40
Highest
$189,394 $42,198 $231,592
Donald J Meier Assistant Federal Defender 40
Highest
$189,394 $40,224 $229,618
M Kate Macou Administrative Officer 40
Key Emp
$158,545 $52,828 $211,373
Patrick Renn President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Crosby Vice-President 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Demetrius Holloway Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Oyler Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Edwards Secretary/Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melanie Jacobs Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dawn McCauley Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
J D Meyer Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Riley Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Mazzoli Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Van Sims Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kent Westberry Director 2
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 $3,505,775 $3,541,508 $537,472 $-35,733
2024 $3,804,433 $3,502,539 $550,288 $301,894
2023 $3,674,445 $3,603,759 $244,534 $70,686
2022 $3,299,095 $3,299,095 $298,843 No data
2021 $3,219,652 $3,219,652 $204,098 No data
2020 $3,088,599 $2,955,896 $204,595 $132,703
2019 $2,615,877 $2,570,730 $123,163 $45,147
2018 $2,591,948 $2,510,300 $211,449 $81,648
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